Having a cough is one of the most terrible, frustrating and uncomfortable to have both mentally and physically. Cough have different two types - the wet and dry cough. Wet cough is usually caused by a phlegm or mucous being developed in our throat while dry cough are cause by dust, allergens and other irritations.
There are lots of ways to cure cough and one of the best alternatives for it is Ginger.
Why ginger is effective?
Ginger contains antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that could kill bacterias.
It is good to loose congestion.
It can boost and strengthen our immune system.
It prevents irritation and itchiness in our esophagus.
It is soothing in throat and lessen the possibility of cough to develop.
How Ginger can be use as an alternative for cough remedies?
Here are 3 of the best ways to use ginger for get ridding of cough.
1. Chewing ginger
Slice some amount of fresh ginger and chew it.
Repeat this 4 to 5 times a t this 4 to 5 times a day.
2. Ginger Tea
Prepare an inch of cleaned ginger.
Boil a cup of water and add the cleaned ginger.
Let it cool down for 5 minutes after it boils.
Add lemon juice and drink it.
Do this for two times everyday.
3. Ginger and peppermint
In a 4 cups of clean water, add 3 spoonful of chopped ginger and a tablespoon of peppermint.
Mix to boil until the volume of it became half.
Remove and let it cool down for 10 minutes.
Put it in a cup with honey and stir.
Put it in a tightly closed container and put inside the refrigerator.
Lastly, take the product after every 4 hours.
This is one good and healthy way to distinguish cough, however, if things get worse, it would always be better to see your doctor.
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I always drink the tea ;;-;; even when i hate because i always have cough when it gets cold