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Here are
some homeopathic & herbal remedies worth checking out.
These
extracts from natural substances may help ease coughing symptoms:
B)
Daily ingestion of
marshmallow
extract and/or garlic
supplement (or better yet, real garlic cloves) can be used to prevent colds and
thusly the coughs associated with it. These may also help shorten a cough's
duration once it begins.
C)
Other herbs shown to help remedy a cough (& cold) are
dong quai,
holy basil,
licorice root,
echinacea,
linden flowers, &
slippery elm.
For quick relief, drink
anise tea.
Schisandra has been
used traditionally for centuries. Take any as needed
during the duration of your cough.
A)
If excess mucus is helping cause or prolong your cough, use a natural
expectorant as aromatherapy.
Eucalyptus oil,
lavender oil &
Peppermint Oil all may break up excess phlegm and help clear the
respiratory system (you can also drink
Peppermint Tea).
Sage essential oil
may also lessen cough symptoms.
D)
Folk remedy: mixing a cup of boiling water with one medium sized crushed
onion and the juice from one lemon can bring immediate relief.
E)
Homeopathy is a safe alternative
treatment. Two homeopathic blends that can help cough include
cough and bronchial syrup (for
adults) and
cough syrup (for children).
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