The flu, a common viral disease, manifests itself with various health symptoms and is usually treated with remedies and syrups available in pharmacies. While pharmacies offer a wide range of products to relieve symptoms such as mucus and breast congestion, we would like to introduce a simple natural alternative to address these problems. If you are interested, please read on.
Here are home remedies to treat mucus and phlegm in the chest:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon black pepper.
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger.
- 3 cups of water.
Preparation and use:
- Start by adding the water to a small saucepan and bringing to a boil over medium heat. Once it boils, add the ginger and black pepper.
- Boil this mixture for 3 minutes, then let it cool until it reaches a comfortable temperature.
- Add honey to taste to sweeten the mixture.
- Consume this drink as needed.
Recommended Use:
The ideal is to drink 3 to 4 cups of this solution daily to relieve congestion and coughing. However, for milder symptoms, a cup on an empty stomach may be enough to alleviate mucus-related problems.
In addition to treating colds and flu, we have a potential natural remedy:
Ingredients:
- Freshly minced or crushed garlic.
- Freshly chopped onion.
- Grated fresh ginger root.
- Grated fresh horseradish.
- Fresh cayenne pepper (seeded), thinly sliced or chopped.
Preparation and use:
- Combine all of these ingredients in a blender and blend until you get a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Transfer this mixture to an airtight glass jar and store for two weeks. During this time, gently shake the glass once a day (1 glass per day).
- After the two-week period, strain the mixture, leaving only the liquid.