Make Your Own Natural Cough Remedy
It is best if you can make your own natural cough remedy if you find yourself coming down with one. As much as possible, avoid taking cough medications.
According to Wikipedia,
“a cough, also known as tussis is a sudden, often repetitive, spasmodic contraction of the thoracic cavity, resulting in violent release of air from the lungs, and usually accompanied by a distinctive sound.”
When you have a cough, it is likely that your body system is overly acidic. Hence, you have to choose alkalinizing ingredients to bring it back into balance. Apple cider vinegar is excellent as an alkalinizing agent for this purpose.
You would also need to add ginger is it is good for reducing inflammation and relieving chest congestions. Cayenne pepper is warming and stimulating while honey adds a touch of sweetness and is calming.
Recipe for natural cough remedy:
200 ml apple or carrot juice
1/4 teaspoon of ginger juice or ground ginger
1/2 tablespoon of honey
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
You can also use this natural cough remedy recipe for a child above one year old. Also, encourage your child to drink plenty of water throughout the day to soothe the throat.
