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Nature is beautiful and miraculous! So, if you are battling seasonal allergies, coughs, and colds, then these natural remedies can probably be your best friend during the rainy season:
- Ginger
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Ginger has natural anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce a sore throat and cough.
How to Make It
Ingredients: Fresh ginger, water, honey (if available)
Steps: Slice a piece of fresh ginger. Boil the slices in water for 10 minutes. Strain and pour into a cup. Add honey to taste if you like.
- Honey
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Honey is a natural cough suppressant. It coats the throat and reduces irritation. You can take a spoonful of honey or mix it into warm water or tea.
How to Make It
Ingredients: Honey
Steps: Take a spoonful of honey directly or mix it into a cup of warm water or tea.
- Turmeric
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Turmeric contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder in warm milk to make a soothing drink.
How to Make It:
Ingredients: Turmeric powder, warm milk.
Steps: Mix one teaspoon of turmeric powder into a cup of milk. Stir well and drink.
- Thyme
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Thyme has antimicrobial properties that can help fight infections. You can make thyme tea by adding a few sprigs of thyme in hot water.
How to Make It:
Ingredients: Fresh or dried thyme, water
Steps: Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme or a teaspoon of dried thyme in hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink
- Pineapple
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Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps reduce mucus and relieve coughing. Drink fresh pineapple juice or eat slices of pineapples to benefit from its soothing effects.
How to Use it:
Ingredients: Fresh pineapple or pineapple juice.
Steps: Drink fresh pineapple juice or eat slices of fresh pineapple.
- Garlic
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Garlic has strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. You can eat raw garlic or add it to your food. For a stronger remedy, mix crushed garlic with honey.
How to Use It
Ingredients: Garlic cloves, honey
Steps: Crush a few garlic cloves and mix with honey. Eat a spoonful of the mixture. You can also add raw garlic to your food.
- Peppermint
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Peppermint contains menthol, which helps soothe the throat and acts as a decongestant. Drink peppermint tea or inhale steam from peppermint-infused hot water.
How to Make it:
Ingredients: Fresh or dried peppermint leaves and water.
Steps: Steep a few fresh or dried peppermint leaves in hot water for 10 minutes.Strain and drink. You can also inhale steam from peppermint-infused hot water.
- Lemon
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Lemon is rich in Vitamin C and has antibacterial properties. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into warm water and add honey for a soothing drink.
How to make it:
Ingredients: Fresh lemon, water, honey if available
Steps: Squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon into a cup of warm water. Add honey to taste if desired.
- Marshmallow Root
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Marshmallow root has a high mucilage content, which helps coat and soothe the throat.
How to Make It:
Ingredients: Marshmallow root, water.
Steps: Add a few pieces of marshmallow root in hot water for 10 minutes.Strain and drink.
- Licorice
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Licorice has strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients: Licorice
Steps: Boil a few pieces of licorice root in water for 10 minute.Strain and drink.
These plant-based remedies are easy to find and simple to use. They can help you feel better and keep your cough at bay during the rainy season. So, stay healthy and enjoy the natural benefits of these home remedies, Sugboanons!