Regular cough syrup sold in pharmacy, have a lot of side effect and there effectiveness, are not proven. Here is what my pharmacist suggested for congested lung and cough instead of buying the expectorant syrup:
A cup of hot water with honey and lemon.
I would also suggest the hot beverages of rosemary, thym and fresh ginger that I discuss in an earlier post.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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Hot natural drink for cold and flu season
Winter and the hollidays usually mark the beginning of cold and flu season. There is natural way to prevent and fight the virus. Here is an easy and tastfull recipe to boost your immune sysytem.
Put some water in a boiling pan
Add 1 teaspoon of thym fresh or dry
Add 1 teaspoon of rosemary fresh or dry
And 1 inch of grated fresh ginger root
Bring the water to boil, and turn the heat down, to low, and let it simmer for 10-15 min. Strain the leave and ginger. You can add honey or maple syrup to overcome the bitter taste. Believe me it is very effective and very good to taste. All those spices have natural antibiotic property, without side effect.
Related article: Natural antibiotic dip
Put some water in a boiling pan
Add 1 teaspoon of thym fresh or dry
Add 1 teaspoon of rosemary fresh or dry
And 1 inch of grated fresh ginger root
Bring the water to boil, and turn the heat down, to low, and let it simmer for 10-15 min. Strain the leave and ginger. You can add honey or maple syrup to overcome the bitter taste. Believe me it is very effective and very good to taste. All those spices have natural antibiotic property, without side effect.
Related article: Natural antibiotic dip
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