Natural Treatment for Cough

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Cough is a respiratory tract illness characterized by the forceful expulsion of air from the mouth, often accompanied by an explosive sound. It serves as a protective mechanism for the respiratory system, clearing irritants, fluids, mucus, and other substances from the airways. Coughing is an immune system response to combat foreign substances, expelling them in the form of mucus from the lungs.

The causes of cough include asthma, allergens, hay fever, heartburn, infections (such as the common cold, tuberculosis, and whooping cough), chest infection, chronic bronchitis, obstruction in the air sacs, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Prolonged coughing can lead to unpleasant side effects, including chest pain, exhaustion, lightheadedness, and loss of bladder control. Additionally, coughing can disrupt sleep, social interactions, and work.

Although whooping cough is a distinct disease, it falls under the category of cough. If left untreated, cough may potentially contribute to the development of lung cancer.

Here are some treatment options for cough:

1. Turmeric : Turmeric possesses antiseptic properties that provide relief from cough. You can mix half a teaspoon of turmeric and clarified butter  in a glass of warm milk and drink it at night for three days. Alternatively, you can roast turmeric root, powder it, and consume 3 grams of the powder three times a day. Adding a teaspoon of honey is also beneficial.

2. Balm of Gilead: Boil Balm of Gilead buds in a cup of water for 10-15 minutes to make a tea. Drink it hot twice a day as it acts as an effective expectorant.

3. Guava : Crush guava leaves and boil them in a cup of water to prepare a tea. Consume this tea twice a day.

4. Nutmeg : Rub a small amount of nutmeg with water on a stone and take it with a teaspoon of honey.

5. Almond : Grind 50 grams of almonds and consume half a teaspoon of the powder with honey twice a day.

6. Lemon : Mix 2 tablespoons of lemon juice with 1/4 cup of warm water and use it as a gargle to loosen and clear phlegm.

7. Mango Leaf: Prepare a decoction of mango leaves in water and optionally add honey for more effective treatment.

8. Dates: Boil 5 to 7 date palms in a glass of milk and consume it at night for 30 days.

9. Aristolochia Indica: Powder the roots of Aristolochia Indica and mix the obtained powder with honey. Take this mixture once a day.

10. Walnut : Roast a walnut and consume it twice a day to relieve throat pain and inflammation, as well as warm the lungs and alleviate cough.

11. Aloe Vera : Take 2 Aloe Vera leaves, wash them, extract the juice after roasting the leaves, and consume 3 ml of it with 30 ml of warm water. Another option is to fry 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera pulp in clarified butter , add sugar, and consume half a teaspoon twice a day.

12. Herba Plantaginis: Prepare a decoction of the leaves and consume it twice a day.

13. Balloon Vine : Soak Balloon Vine leaves in water stored in a mud pot and drink it frequently.

14. Ginger : Take ginger juice with honey three to four times a day to relieve cough and sore throat.