Natural Onion Expectorant To Eliminate Cough With Phlegm

Onion syrup is a very good homemade option to relieve cough, because it has expectorant properties that help to decongest the airways, eliminating persistent cough and phlegm faster. 

This onion syrup can be prepared at home, being useful against flu, common cold and influenza in both adults and children, however, it is not recommended in babies under one year old because one of the ingredients is honey which is contraindicated at this age.

Honey is one of the components because it is considered antiseptic, antioxidant, expectorant and soothing. It also helps strengthen the immune system, fighting viruses and bacteria, see other benefits of honey. In the case of onion contains quercetin, helping to fight flu, colds, tonsillitis, coughs, asthma and allergies naturally. The onion in conjunction with honey helps to eliminate phlegm and helps recovery to be faster. 

Onion syrup with honey and lemon

Natural onion expectorant to eliminate cough with phlegm

Option 1:

Ingredients

  • 3 onions;
  • 3 tablespoons of honey;
  • The juice of 3 lemons. 

    • How to prepare

    Grate the onion or place the onion in a food processor to remove just the water that the onion releases. The amount of honey to use should be exactly equal to the amount of water that came out of the 3 onions. You should then add the juice of the lemons and transfer the syrup to a closed glass container, letting it stand for 2 hours before ingesting it for the first time. 

    Option 2:

    Ingredients

  • 1 large onion;
  • 2 tablespoons of honey;
  • 1 glass of water.

    • Mode of preparation

    Cut the onion into 4 parts and place it in a pot with water over low heat. After cooked, let the onion stand in the pot covered for 1 hour, then strain the water and add the honey, mixing the solution well. It should be stored in a tightly closed glass container. 

    How to take

    Children should take 2 tablespoons (5ml) of syrup a day, while adults should take 4 tablespoons. It can be taken every day for 7 to 10 days maximum.

    See how to prepare very effective cough syrups, teas and juices for both adults and children in the video below:

    When is a cough with phlegm serious?

    Coughing is a reflex of the body that serves to clear the airways, and a cold is also a means of defense that serves to drive viruses out of the body. So a cough with phlegm should not be seen as a disease, but as a natural response of the body intended to eliminate a microorganism present in the respiratory system.

    So the secret to eliminating cough and phlegm is to help the body fight the viruses and other microorganisms that are causing this discomfort. This can be done by strengthening the immune system, through a healthy diet, containing vitamins and minerals, important in recovery, such as vitamin A, C and E, for example. The consumption of fruits, vegetables and legumes should be increased, but it is also important to increase the consumption of liquids to help fluidify the phlegm, so that it can be eliminated more easily. Know what the color of phlegm means.

    Fever is a warning sign that the body is working hard to fight off invaders, however, when it is too high it causes discomfort and can cause other complications. A small rise in body temperature further activates the immune system and helps to prevent the proliferation of microorganisms, so it is only necessary to lower the fever, when it is above 38°C measured in the armpit.

    In case the fever is above 38ºC, a doctor should be consulted because the flu or cold may have worsened, giving rise to a respiratory infection, which may require the use of antibiotics, and in these cases home remedies will not be enough for the person to recover.

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