Homemade Syrups For Coughs With Phlegm

Homemade syrups such as watercress with honey or onion are excellent for treating cough with phlegm because they have expectorant properties that will help eliminate secretions present in the airways, helping to improve the cough in a few days.

However, if in addition to cough there is fever, malaise, green phlegm or shortness of breath, it may indicate the presence of acute bronchitis or pneumonia and therefore it is best to see a doctor for a complete examination to verify the cause of the symptoms and the best treatment is indicated.

1. Watercress syrup with honey

Homemade syrups for coughs with phlegm
Ingredients

  • Honey;
  • 1 package of watercress;
  • The juice of 1 lemon.

    • How to prepare

    Blend 1 package of fresh watercress, then add the same amount of honey and the juice of 1 lemon. Bring the mixture over low heat until it thickens and acquires a consistency similar to condensed milk.

    It is recommended to take 1 tablespoon of this syrup 3 to 4 times a day.

    2. Anise syrup

    Home syrup with green anise, whose scientific name is Pimpinella anisum L, is also an excellent home remedy for cough with phlegm, because it possesses expectorant properties.

    Ingredients

  • 500 ml of water;
  • 1 tablespoon of anise seeds;
  • 1 tablespoon of dried licorice root;
  • 1 tablespoon of dried thyme;
  • 250 ml of honey.

    • How to prepare

    Place the anise and licorice in a pot and boil for 15 minutes. Then remove the infusion from the heat and add the thyme, cover and let stand until cool. Strain and add honey and heat over low heat, always stirring until a homogeneous mixture is left.

    It can be taken whenever necessary, and it is possible to keep it in the refrigerator in a tightly covered glass jar for a maximum period of 3 months.

    3. Onion cough syrup

    Onion syrup is an excellent home remedy for cough relief because it possesses dilating and expectorant properties that help free the airways, eliminating persistent coughs and excess phlegm more quickly.

    Ingredients

  • 3 onions;
  • ½ kg of honey;
  • Juice of 3 lemons.

    • How to prepare

    Mix the ingredients in a blender and blend until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Store in a glass container with a lid in the refrigerator. See other ways to prepare this syrup.

    Children over 1 year old should take 2 teaspoons of syrup during the day, while adults should take 4 teaspoons per day. For children under 1 year old this syrup should not be given because it contains honey which is contraindicated at this age. 

    See how to prepare other cough recipes in video below:

    Other useful tips to combat cough are to avoid drafts and keep the throat hydrated, ingesting small sips of water several times a day. Doing inhalations with 1 liter of boiling water and 1 drop of essential oil of basil, thyme or ginger also helps to decongest the nose. These last medicinal plants can also be used in the same way for an immersion bath, being also indicated for children and babies.

    If you also want to know what pharmacy syrups you can take see Pharmacy syrups for coughs.

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