This Natural Cough Medicine Can Treat Your Irritating Cough
Having a cough can be so irritating and can cause too much discomfort, but thyme can be used as natural cough medicine to relieve the irritation.
Coughing was a protective reflex of our body to clear the large breathing passages from irritants, microbes, fluids, and foreign particles. Frequent coughing might indicate signs of diseases caused by virus and bacteria.
Smoking, lung tumor, asthma, chronic bronchitis, air pollution, heart failure, respiratory tract infection, choking, and other factors can result to coughing. This health condition usually last for few days up to a week.
Most people with a cough usually go to drugstores and pharmacies and having over-the-counter medication. While some people consulting medical experts in order to resolve their health issues and relieve coughing.
Natural remedies were still the best alternative in treating and preventing numerous types of diseases including a cough. Thyme is one of those natural remedies, which is very effective in alleviating cough symptoms.
Thyme is a plant that can grow in any part of the world, which usually produce beautiful pink flowers during early spring. This plant has been traditionally used by ancient people as a natural disinfectant, which can be both used for internal and external to cleanse the body.
This plant has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, and anti-bacterial properties. It also contains antioxidants, which has a beneficial effect on the overall health of the body. It can fight colds, prevents sore throats, mouth infections, fights respiratory issues, and relieve coughs.
Here are some steps on how to create a homemade thyme syrup in treating cough:
Ingredients:
- 2 to 4 ounces of thyme leaf and flower
- 1 quart of water
- 1 cup honey
Procedure:
Mix the thyme and water in a pan on a very low heat. Allow the steam to escape until the mixture reduces by half. Strain the liquid from the herbs and transfer it into a glass, then add the honey.
Consume a half or a teaspoon of thyme syrup every hour until the cough subsides.
