Coughing is just like the common cold in that there are 101 different standard medicinal treatments but not a single one of them works that well. Apart from treating the symptoms of the conditions there’s very little which they actually do. Coughing is generally caused by irritation in some part of the respiratory tract but there are so many conceivable causes of this that it’s often difficult to treat the cause.
As is often the case with the smaller conditions, where modern medicine falls down ancient herbal remedies step up. Our ancestors were an awful lot smarter than many give them credit for. The following are herbal remedies which can help you treat that pesky cough:
White Horehound – Once used by the Native Americans as a treatment to loosen chest congestion and relieve dry coughing, white horehound is a powerful anti-inflammatory. It’s often combined with honey and other medicinal herbs into a lozenge which can be used to help soothe sore throats!
Fenugreek – Used to loosen any tightness in the airways, fenugreek is an astringent which can be used to relieve sinusitis and help dry post nasal drip.
Liquorice Root – If you’re suffering from a sore throat due to illness or allergies then liquorice root will be perfect for you. It works by stimulating the body into producing a protective mucus film which prevents further damage to the lining of the throat, airways and digestive tract. It’s a great cure for heart burn and you can take it in herbal tea!
Slippery Elm – Another remedy which stimulates the creation of a protective mucus film for the throat, airways and digestive tract. This helps treat things like sore throats, dry coughs and tickling coughs. It comes in a powder which can be mixed with water to create a syrup similar to a cough syrup you might buy in a pharmacy (only more effective)!
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