Cough is one of those discomforts that usually afflicts us year after year when it starts to cool down in autumn and winter. The correct infusions can be a natural and effective remedy to relieve our throat and bronchi.
Below you will find some of the most effective infusions to combat cough. What are you waiting for to discover them?
Types of cough
Coughing is a reflex that serves to clear the airways and throat. That’s right, although it is a bothersome symptom, it is not a disease in itself.
There are two types of cough: the acute one, which begins suddenly, is associated with a cold, the flu or acute bronchitis and lasts up to 3 weeks; and the chronic, whose duration exceeds three weeks.
In the latter case, cough can be the sign of the presence of a more serious disease such as asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
It is recommended not to self-medicate to eliminate cough. In fact, coughing benefits us (despite being very annoying), since it frees the respiratory tract. Therefore, do not take medication unless your doctor tells you to.
What you can do is drink a hot infusion to avoid those coughing fits that do not allow you to relax or rest at night.
10 effective infusions to treat cough
Experts in natural medicine assure that infusions of different herbs can help improve itchy throat and eliminate mucus, two of the main causes of cough. Next, you will discover some of the best options to achieve it.
Eucalyptus infusion
Eucalyptus is, without a doubt, one of the most recommended cough infusions by grandmothers. In fact, it has been used for many years to alleviate all kinds of respiratory diseases, both in its infusion version and through steam baths, due to its antimucolytic, antibacterial, and decongestant properties.
Thyme infusion
This option is more unknown but not less useful for that. The best thing is that you probably have this aromatic herb in your cupboard to flavor your sauces. Did you know that you can prepare an infusion to relieve cough?
Its antimucolytic and antitussive effects make it an excellent drink to counteract itchy and sore throats.
In fact, a clinical trial found that those patients who had consumed thyme tea recovered faster from a productive cough than those who had not drunk it.
Lime infusion
Did you know that the infusion of linden with cinnamon is a widely used cough remedy in Mexico? And for a reason it is… Popular wisdom says that it is a very effective antitussive.
Sage infusion
Although we have not found scientific evidence supporting its use, natural medicine usually advises the consumption of sage infusion to improve lung function and fight cough.
Plantain infusion
This is another of the infusions that you may not know but that you should discover. Plantain is a plant from Asia and Europe that is used to treat cough and sore throat.
Boldo infusion
This hot drink would have a comforting effect that would help prevent indigestion and also fight coughs. Antimucolytic effects are also attributed to it.
Anise infusion
Various investigations have determined that anise has anti-inflammatory and expectorant actions that relieve symptoms of cough and flu. So if you like its flavor, do not hesitate to prepare this infusion.
Oregano infusion
If the cough comes on suddenly, don’t panic. Take oregano and prepare an infusion with this aromatic herb. Believe it or not, it is said to have antiseptic effects that would improve a bothersome cough.
Hyssop infusion
IF there is an infusion with proven antitussive properties, it is hyssop. In fact, experts in natural medicine usually recommend starting to drink it before autumn to prevent the typical diseases of the season.
Ginger and lemon infusion
Ginger infusion combined with lemon brings together the best of two extremely effective cough remedies.
Ginger is known to have antitussive and anti-inflammatory properties. For this reason, combined with the antimicrobial effect of lemon, it can be the perfect drink to kill germs.
Now that you know the best infusions for coughs, don’t hesitate: this fall, prepare your cupboard to be able to fight viruses and bacteria naturally.