Homemade and natural cough tea
Check out a very effective and easy-to-make cough tea recipe
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Making homemade, natural cough tea is a very practical way to take care of the problem. In addition, it is very beneficial, as most cough medicines contain dextromethorphan (DXM), an active ingredient whose danger is unknown to most people who take it. In fact, the substance is so dangerous that it can even be fatal to children and young adults. All parents should be warned that approximately 10% of children lack the necessary enzymes to metabolize DXM effectively, leading to extremely dangerous consequences.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration, children and infants under the age of two should never be given cough and cold medicine (over-the-counter), "because serious and potentially fatal side effects can occur."
In addition, a study published in Journal of Pediatrics found that neither dextromethorphan nor diphenhydramine were more effective than a placebo in improving the nocturnal cough or sleep of 100 young people with upper respiratory tract infections.
So next time, instead of looking for dangerous and ineffective cough medicine, try this homemade and natural cough tea recipe. This cough tea is a very powerful medicine and works faster than any cough syrup found in the pharmacy.
Also be careful with honey, which can be fatal for children under 1 year. At this age, when they consume honey, children can develop botulism, a serious disease caused by the bacteria. Clostridium Botulinum, which can affect the baby, leading to severe nervous system impairment.
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In adults, honey can cause food poisoning and/or allergy, due to the presence of foreign particles such as pollen, tiny pieces of bee wings, propolis and pieces of honeycomb, which can cause a disorder in some people's digestive system. . But for some adults, honey consumption can be positive. Learn more in the article "Know the benefits of honey".
Properties of Cough Tea
The ingredients in this homemade cough tea work as a remedy and are very common items that have colligating properties, acting as a potent remedy for congestion, cough and lung inflammation. Thyme relaxes the muscles of the trachea and bronchi, opening up the airways. Lemon is a great antioxidant and rich in vitamin C. Green tea, in turn, has flavonoids that help the absorption of vitamin C provided by lemon (learn more about green tea in the article: "Camellia sinensis: what is the use of lemon). "true" tea"). Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and a potent antioxidant, as is lemon. Learn more about turmeric in the article "Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties". Ginger is also a great anti-inflammatory, pain reliever and expectorant. Learn about other benefits of the root in the matter: "Benefits of ginger and its tea".
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Homemade Cough Tea Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 sachet of green tea (or 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ginger root (fresh and grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon of saffron
- 1/3 teaspoon of thyme (or a drop of thyme essential oil)
- Juice of half a lemon (or a drop of lemon essential oil)
How to prepare cough tea
- Place the tea bag (or teaspoons) and herbs in a large cup of boiling water;
- Leave them to steep for at least 5 minutes;
- Add lemon.
