Homemade remedy for persistent cough
By comfort55
@comfort55 (1574)
India
February 16, 2009 1:22am CST
My hubby is suffering from quite sometime from cough.. Though it doesn't happen everytime, only when he talks a lot or eats something spicy. He's also allergic to dust. He got all his tests done, everything is normal, physician advised him to avoid exposure to dust, talk less, not to eat spicy food. Inspite of taking all these precautions, it still occurs at times, most of the time with mucus. Sometimes, he'll not cough for a day and sometimes it is prevalent for most of the day.
Can anyone give me a homemade remedy for the cure of this cough as I, predominantly, believe in Naturopathy for cure of any disease. Thanks in anticipation.
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22 responses
@echowon2008 (106)
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16 Feb 09
In my childhood ,when i cough , my mother would make a special desert for me .It is made simply .it is called steamed eggs with ginger juice .material includ five eggs ,some ginger juice ,some milk powder ,and some boiled cold water .if you don't have milk powder at home .you can use pure milk instead .I like this desert very much .It not only can cure cough ,it can also be ate by the common .what's more ,it is tasted .when i remind it ,my mouth is watering .so I made a decision that i will make it myself .May your hubby be better soon .
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks for sharing this medicated dessert for curing cough. Is everything steamed?Pls tell me little more in detail exact procedure for it's preparation.
@comfort55 (1574)
• India
18 Feb 09
Thanks echowon, I've understood and will let you know when I try it.
@echowon2008 (106)
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17 Feb 09
It is a easy homemade desert . put four ware eggs without shell in a plate and 100ml cool water , put the ginger juice and milk powder or milk in . then ,mix them together well and last steam it in a boiled water 5 minutes .That is finished .You should have it in a little hot ,not cool it down completely .May your hubby be better soon.if you have any unclear ,you can ask me at any time.
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@forslahiri (1042)
• India
16 Feb 09
Hi,
take the following tips to get rid of persistent dry cough:-
1)Take 4-5 Basil-leaves,crush and take it with 1 tsf of honey,3 times a day.
2)Avoid pollens,dust,smoke as far as practicable.
3)Take 8 litres of water/day.
4)take drypapaya-seed+green tea, 2-3 times/day(but not before 2 hrs to bed).
5)Rub some vicks below the feet,put on socks & go to bed.
6)Put a pillow under the legs,try to sleep 7-8 hrs/24 hrs.Avoid red meat,egg etc.
I am sure Ur hubby will get the relief and comfort soon.
=Lahiri,Kolkata,India.
@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Very helpful tips...thanks alot..One thing I wish to clarify is that are papaya seeds dried at home and that we put them in tea while boiling?
@forslahiri (1042)
• India
18 Feb 09
Yes,
But Green Tea(not ordinary tea-leaves).
=Lahiri,Kolkata,India.
@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks for the response. Yes, ginger and honey are quite good for the throat. I used it to give him earlier, will try it again.
@1corner (744)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hmmm...is it possible his cough is being triggered by reflux? Spicy foods are notorious for creating this problem. If so, he might have to see a gastroenterologist. You did say however he often produces mucus as well. If yellow or greenish, it could point to a bacterial infection. Make sure this isn't the case, 'coz he'll need antibiotics for sure. The cough won't go without it, and the sooner he gets it the better. The bacteria going around nowadays can kill if not dealt with early.
Otherwise, honey, and lemon tea are both good, as discussed by others above.
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks for the response 1corner. He's undergone all medical tests and the results are normal. Yes, certainly I'll restart giving him honey and ginger juice, though I do give him lemon juice in hot water.
@chaitra001 (3278)
• Bangalore, India
16 Feb 09
Hi you can give him a tea spoon of honey when ever he coughs. It will stop the cough with in few minutes. Its a natural remedy this might help you. Happy myloting.
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
16 Feb 09
Thanks for sharing...I'll get honey and will try this remedy.
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@GADHISUNU (2162)
• India
16 Feb 09
Recently I learnt this remedy from a mail that had come to me. It was confirmed by my friend as effective. Apply "Vicks Vaporub"[Now this is an OTC ointment containing Natural oils like Eucaliptus Oil,Menthol etc.,that is available in India and similar preparations may be available in your country] this on the soles of the feet and wear a pair of woollen socks above. That should stop persistent cough.
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks for your valuable suggestion. I guess the treatment you suggested is for night application, but thankfully, at night, he does not cough much and sleeps comfortably. But still I'll keep this in mind for future application, if this problem is encountered by anybody.
@dorisday1971 (5657)
• Philippines
16 Feb 09
Why don't you try naturally fermented vinegar. Take a spoonful of vinegar especially before going to sleep. This is my usual home remedy for my cough and even my tonsilitis. Recently, I got terribly sick when my tonsils got inflamed and just had few spoonfuls of vinegar. make sure that you have eaten to avoid hyperacidity. Try it.
@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks for your valuable suggestion. Is the vinegar you mentioned, the same which we get in the market?
@SusanShayAvon (1003)
• United States
16 Feb 09
Well honey and lemon is what I have always used
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Sounds very effective b/c everybody is suggesting the same treatment. Thanks for your response.
@danrunsfast614 (1396)
• United States
17 Feb 09
I think honey is the best. It soothes and coats the throat to protect it. I would go with that.
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Oh yes, maximum fellow members are suggesting honey. Thanks for your response.
@fasttalker (2796)
• United States
16 Feb 09
When I was a kid all my momever doctored a cough with was honey mixed with lemonjuice. If we were hoarse she would put a littl whiskey in it. We didn't know what it was when we were kids but she has since fessed up! LOL Also youmight try a humidifier if you hv one and if not put a pan of water on the stove or near a heat register to moisten the air some.
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks for your response fasttalker..I'll definitely give lemonjuice and honey.
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
17 Feb 09
In the Philippines we have this famous herb for cough. It's called oregano. It's really effective. I just don't know if you have this in your place. In case you have just boil 5 to 10 pcs of leaves in a very little amount of water to produce around 2 tablespoon greeny juice. You may try this.
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks bing28. Is this oregano you mentioned, the same which we use on the pizzas?If it's the same, then I have it in stock at home.
@iamsolucky (1241)
• Philippines
17 Feb 09
a warm water with a teaspoon of honey and 1 small slice of garlic, mix it and drink it every morning. its effective way to stop the cough, antibacterial as well as its the healthy way. I tried this a couple of times, even though i dont have cough, i still like to drink warm water with honey to a healthier me. You can make research on this method, and ill tell you many people are doing this especially old people who already doing this many years ago.
:) healthy way.
happy mylotting!!!
@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks for the homemade tip you gave. I tried ginger but have never tried garlic. I'll start giving garlic also as it's very healthy no doubt.
@pearl415 (1)
• United States
17 Feb 09
Try a hot ginger drink by adding slices of fresh ginger root to a small pot of pure water and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer. You can drink this throughout the day. The heat of the ginger helps to soothe the throat and calm the cough. I also recommend using a therapeutic grade of tea tree oil. Add one drop to a 1/4 cup of pure water, stir, then use as a gargle and mouthwash.
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks pearl for your valuable suggestion. All items are in stock at home, I'll give a try.
@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks jillbeth for your valuable suggestion. I will re-start giving honey as i've been hearing about it's benefits from so many friends here on mylot. Used to give it earlier, but stopped it's use.
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
17 Feb 09
Recently I came across the medicinal effect of this-boil chopped cabbage in water, and after draining the water add, a pinch of salt and pepper powder to this and drink it as hot as you can.Repeat this thrice a day. On other times, drink only hot water and give your voice a big rest. This will help matters. I am also allergic to dust and get this stupifd thing at the slightest pretext.Apart from antillergy tablets, hot water helps a great deal.Drink only hot water and this is a 'must'.
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@bbsr13 (4196)
• India
16 Feb 09
Hello! Your husband might be having tonsil problem or it may be hooping cough.Any way you try with honey and ginger juice.Crush the ginger and make out of it a teaspoon -full of juice and add to it a spoon-full of honey and give him to drink.he may take it three to four times daily.In a couple of days he will be all right.All the best.
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks bbsr.. I'll definitely try this remedy you gave as both ginger juice and honey are very effective for the throat.
@bethovenmp (17)
• Philippines
16 Feb 09
Homemade remedies are effective. There are cough that cannnot be healed by any medicines but can be minimized by natural remedies discovered by house parents in taking care of their children and family members. My father had a cough. He took medecines. After a long time, his cough became worst. Then my aunte advised him to take hot water with "snowbeer" candy. Then his cough had gone after few days. (I only share this expereince but I dont have intention to promote)
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
17 Feb 09
Thanks for your response bethoven. What is snowbeer candy exactly as I've no idea?
@ava152007 (641)
• India
17 Feb 09
Hi
Whenever I get cold or caugh I use homeremedies.
1. ! spoon termeric powder, 1 cup milk, 1 spoon honey, add these 3 items make it warm and drink warm.
2. mix ginger paste and honey , consume in the morning.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
17 Feb 09
You may be wise not to interfere with the body in this situation. The body uses the cough to rid it's self of mucus so you don't want to stop this unless you can get the body to quit making the mucus. It make this because it is protecting it's self from some type of irritation. If you can find that irritation, the dust and spicy food you mentioned and maybe other things, they are what you nee to work at eliminating as much as possible. many times because of the way we live we just have to put up with the tings the body does. Good luck
