Cough lemon
Viruses, the germs that cause coughing, affect the human immune system. To increase the protective function of the body, it is recommended to eat right, play sports, and spend time in nature. Lemon for cough is used as a therapeutic and prophylactic folk remedy.
Cough lemon
Medicinal properties of lemon
The action of lemon against cough is to saturate the weakened body with vitamin C. The juice of one citrus contains 51% of the daily value of the element. Frozen fruit does not lose concentration of the vitamin, which helps fight colds and flu, along with other phytoncides such as onions and horseradish.
Citrus also contains other substances: A, B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B7, B9, beta-carotene, vitamin E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, selenium, zinc, flavonoids , citric acid, cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
The main medicinal properties of citrus:
- kills bacteria in the upper respiratory tract;
- lowers fever, temperature;
- removes excess fluid;
- disperses bile;
- cleans the digestive tract;
- calms the nervous system;
- strengthens the blood vessels of the circulatory system;
- restores the body after illness;
- strengthens the immune system.
Honey with lemon
For the treatment with lemon and honey, you should take 250 g of honey. It is heated in a hot, but not boiling, water bath. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is added - 3 tbsp. l., gently mix. 80-100 ml of warm water is added to the mixture. The medicine is kept in a water bath for another 5 minutes.
The solution is removed, cooled. Take the composition in the amount of 1-2 tbsp. l. 2 times a day for 5 days.
The whole fruit with the skin is also used. Cut the citrus together with the crust, bones into thin slices. Dip the sliced fruit into a 300 ml cup with honey. The medicine is heated in a water bath for 10 minutes. Stir often so as not to overheat. Pieces of fruit are rubbed with a spoon while stirring.
The mixture is filtered to remove solid citrus residues. The medicine is recommended to be stored in the refrigerator. Honey with lemon for coughs is taken as needed in 1-2 tablespoons.
Honey and lemon for coughs are not given to a child under 1 year old due to the likelihood of developing infant botulism. The disease provokes the ingress of bacterial toxins from honey into the gastrointestinal tract of children.
Garlic
The antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, antifungal properties of garlic enhance the effect of honey and lemon in the treatment of cough. Peel 2-3 garlic cloves, grind into gruel. Add to the finished honey-lemon mixture before pouring water into it.
Cook the mixture for 8-10 minutes. in a water bath. Then add ¼ cup of water, mix, heat for another 3-5 minutes. The medicine is cooled. At the first sign of dry cough, take 1-2 tbsp. facilities.
Ginger
Ginger is often used for problems with the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, and vomiting. It is also effective with lemon and honey as a folk remedy that helps to treat colds, thinning phlegm, gently acts on the bronchi.
Lemon with ginger cleanses the bronchi
Peel fresh ginger root 4 cm wide.Rub it finely and add it to the lemon-honey liquid. The medicine is heated in a water bath for 10-12 minutes. Then add ⅓ glass of water, stir, then cool. The medicine is stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 6 ℃. Take for spasms in the bronchi for 1-2 tbsp. l. 3 p. in a day.
Licorice
Licorice also has a thinning effect. The plant irritates the throat and bronchi, helps to remove phlegm from the lower and middle respiratory tract.
Plant essential oil (3-5 drops) or 1 tsp. the dried root is mixed with a lemon-honey mixture. The solution is heated in a water bath for 12-15 minutes, ⅓ glass of warm water is added. Stirred for another 4-5 minutes. Then the medicine is cooled. Consume 1-2 tablespoons inside. a course of 5-7 days for the treatment of spasms of wet and dry origin.
Glycerin with lemon
Honey is replaced with glycerin in case of allergies to a bee product or in its absence. Glycerin treatment is safe to take by mouth.
In its pure form, the plant product is colorless, sweet in taste. It is used for the preparation of food products, personal care products, and cosmetics. The unique property of glycerin is the ability to absorb moisture, therefore it is used to reduce spasms in the throat and bronchi. The use of natural glycerin is effective. Synthetic glycerin is not used to treat coughs.
People prone to diarrhea are advised to take mixtures based on it with caution. The amount of the product is reduced, replaced with honey, or the treatment is completely canceled. Those with diabetes mellitus and those with elevated blood lipids are advised to take the product with the minimum possible courses. Long-term use can increase glucose and lipid levels.
Prescription for a medicine with lemon and glycerin:
- mix ½ cup of glycerin with ½ cup of warm water;
- the mixture is tormented in a water bath over low heat;
- add 3 tbsp. l. freshly squeezed citrus juice;
- pour in ⅓ glass of warm water;
- the agent is stirred, leaving on fire for another 5-7 minutes;
- the medicine is cooled.
To improve the taste, a banana or apple is added to the composition. Take a remedy from glycerin and lemon for cough 1-2 tbsp. l. 1 p. the day until the symptoms disappear. In case of acute spasm, increase the dosage up to 2-3 times a day.
Contraindications and side effects
Do not use lemon-based medicines:
- patients with acute gastritis with high acidity;
- with chronic ulcerative diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, exacerbations of heartburn;
- patients with citrus allergies;
- patients with pathologies of the pancreas, inflammation of the kidneys.
If, when using lemon-based folk remedies, there is a burning sensation in the stomach or intestinal pain, the treatment is stopped and a doctor is consulted.
Due to the high amount of acids, allergenicity, citrus is not recommended for young children who are breastfeeding.
A sign of an allergic reaction with an overdose of citrus is the appearance of a small rash on the bends of the arms, legs, abdomen, sometimes cheeks, hips. The use of the fruit is stopped, they turn to an allergist.
Excessive consumption of citrus leads to increased blood pressure. Hypertensive patients are advised to strictly follow the dosage of products with fruit. Citric acids have a negative effect on tooth enamel, especially in children. After consuming citrus or medicine based on it, rinse the mouth thoroughly.
Conclusion
Treatment with natural medicine in 4-5 days reduces throat swelling, bronchial spasms. Lemon for cough in some cases has strict contraindications, but it is suitable for pregnant women as the only approved medicine.