How to Get Rid of Cough

The problem of cough is very common in winters and anyone can become its victim. There are several antifungal and antibacterial household things that can help to alleviate and get rid of the problem of cough. 

Here are the few herbal remedies for cough available at home.

1. Honey, Ginger and Lemon water

Mix half a tablespoon of ginger powder and a tablespoon of honey in lukewarm water in which few drops of lemon has been added. Sip this mixture two or three times a day to get relief from cough.

2. Raisins or Kishmish

Boil half a handful of a raisin in water for few minutes. Drink the mixture twice a day to alleviate the effect of coughing.

3. Jaggery or Gur

Jaggery is actually unrefined and solidified sugar prepared by boiling the raw, concentrated juice of sugar cane, coconut, beetroot, or date palm. The brown-colored sugarcane jaggery is commonly used. Instead of preventing constipation and help in digestion, it also gives relief in cough.

Grind a piece of ginger with an equal amount of jaggery and add a tablespoon of basil juice to it. Take it twice a day to get relief in coughing.

4. Fenugreek Seeds or Methi

Boil 1-2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water and drink twice a day to reduce and later get complete relief from coughing.

5. Black Pepper

Add a pinch of black pepper in a tablespoon of honey and eat slowly by licking it Do it twice a day to get relief from cold and cough.

6. Turmeric Powder

Drink a glass of warm milk in which a tablespoon of turmeric powder has been added. It is antibacterial and gives relief in cough and cold.

7. Steam

The steam helps in the ejection of cough. Add one or two drops of eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil to water and inhale the steam to get relief from the congestion of cough and the cough comes out.  

8. Lemon and Ginger Tea

Boil tea leaves, a small piece of ginger, a pinch of salt and the juice of half lemon in a cup of water. Sip it slowly to get relief in cough. 

Precautions during Cough

Avoid eating fried foods.

Do not eat spicy foods as it increases the formation of cough.