Natural Remedies for Coughs
Begin taking zinc
lozenges the FIRST sign of a cough. Get zinc lozenges that are at
least 14 milligrams. For children, you can get zinc suckers or just have them take half a
lozenge. Dr Zinc® works best, is much cheaper, and tastes great. You can find Dr. Zinc®
at these stores: Hy-Vee, Leader Drug, Marquee, Sun Mart, Health Mart, and Value Rite. This
website (MyLeader.com) can help you
locate a store near you.
Make sure to also drink plenty of water.
Water can do a lot of good for a cough.
Garlic is an
expectorant and has a powerful effect on the lungs. It is also an antiviral and an
expectorant. If you don't like spicy foods, put it in anything you think you will be able
to eat. Make sure to let the crushed or chopped garlic sit
for at least 10 minutes before taking.
If you or your children will not eat raw
garlic, a great way to get it into the blood stream is through the feet. Garlic absorbs right through the bottom of the feet, and into the
blood stream within a few minutes. Make sure always to check to see if any irritation or
burning occures if garlic is left on the skin longer than 20 minutes. Garlic can blister
and burn the skin, even if you do not feel anything burning, especially if applied without
oil.
*In addition, it has been proven in studies
that garlic drops in the nose kills the cold virus and helps loosen the chest. There is
however an easier way to do this. We grind up about half a BULB of garlic, skins and all,
and pour a cup or two of boiling water over this and with a towel over the head, we breath
this garlic steam in through the nose and mouth alternatly. This is also good for clearing
up congestion and coughs.
The following remedy will soothe a cough
almost immediately.
Put 1 can of chicken broth in a saucepan.
Add 1-2 cloves finely chopped garlic. (Be sure to let the chopped garlic
sit for 10 minutes before adding.)
Add a few pinches of thyme. (Thyme is an
expectorant and a germ killer.)
Heat to almost boiling
Breath the steam. Drink as soon as it has
cooled off enough to stand.
Click here for more effective garlic remedies for coughs.
Garlic is also a
blood thinner, so be sure to ask your doctor before taking it if you are on any blood
thinning medications or if you are about to have surgery of any kind.
Please let us know about your success using
this remedy by posting your results in our forum.
The following are herbs that can also help
a cough.
| Lungwort |
Taken
as a tincture. Take dose recommended on label, 2-3 times daily for 3 days. good for
children who have both a cough and diarrhea. |
| Marshmallow Root |
Taken as an extract. 1
tsp in 1/4 cup water 3 times daily. Children should use 1/4 tsp. Relieves a dry hacking
cough. Very helpful for children. |
| Mullein |
Taken
as a tea. 1/2 cup 2-3 times daily. Good for children at the first sign of a cough, before
any phlegm develops. |
| Peppermint |
Taken as lozenge. 1 per
hour. Suppresses coughs. Do not take if you have a gallbladder disorder. |
| Reishi |
Taken
in tablet form. 3000 mg 3 times daily. Stops a cough if you have a cold
and asthma both at the same time. |
| Wild cherry bark |
Taken as syrup.
Expectorant. Do not use if you are pregnant. do not give to children under 4 years of age. |
| Sundew |
Taken
as lozenge. Take 1 lozenge per hour. Prevents coughing without causing sedation. Do not
take during acute cough. |
Always inform your doctor of
any herbs or other medicines you are taking to avoid any drug interactions.
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