Wednesday, May 16, 2007

cough remedy tips

The air passages of the lungs are lined with cells secreting mucus, which normally traps particles of dust. When the membranes get infected and , the secretion of mucus increases and the lining of the air passages is irritated. .Whenever there is an obstruction or inflammation in the throat or in the upper airways, the brain thinks it to be a foreign object and tries to relieve it by coughing.

symptom of cough

A person who is going to cough first draws a deep breath in. This causes his glottis to close and his muscles to contract, thus building up pressure in the chest. after , the glottis opens, an explosive discharge of air sweeps through the air passages and carries with it the excess secretions or, in some cases, foreign body, which has irritated the larynx, trachea,.in simply.A cough can develop in the chest due to change in weather or seasonal changes.


cough treatment using onion

onion is one of the useful remedy for cough. onion is chopped fine and the juice extracted from it. One teaspoon of the juice should then be mixed with one teaspoon of honey and kept for threeorfour hours-it will make an excellent cough syrup and should be taken twice daily. Onions are also useful in removing phelgm. , the juice of one lemon added with one onion juice and then one cup of boiling water poured on it. A teaspoon of honey can be added for taste. This remedy should be taken two times a day.

cough treatment using turmeric

The root of the turmeric plant is useful in a dry cough. The root should he roasted and powdered. This powder should be taken in hot milk twice daily, in the morning and evening.


cough remedy using aniseed

Aniseed is effective remedy for a dry cough with difficult expectoration. It breaks up the mucus. A tea made from this spice should be taken twice regularly for treating this condition.


another remedies are: Suck on 3 peppercorns with a pinch of black cumin seeds (shah jeera) and a pinch of salt.
In a cup of boiling water add 1 tsp turmeric powder and 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain). Boil till half. then Add 1 tsp of honey day. and take two times a day.


Another useful remedy for cough which is caused dut to catarrh. Remedies is Belleric Myroblan fruit, and one more remedy is Betel leaves when crushed , betel made into pices and applied on chest having amazing effect for cough.