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A good syrup for dry cough is carrot and oregano, because these ingredients have properties that naturally reduce the cough reflex. However, it is important to know what is causing the cough, because it can have several causes, which must be investigated by the doctor.
Persistent dry cough is usually caused by a respiratory allergy and so you should keep your home properly clean, free of dust and avoid staying in dusty places, as well as avoiding being around people who smoke. A good tip to do after cleaning the house is to place a bucket of water in the room so that the air is less dry. See more about the possible causes of dry cough and how to treat it.
1. Carrot and honey syrup
A good homemade syrup for allergic dry cough is carrot syrup with honey due to its antitussive properties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of honey;
- 2 medium peeled carrots.
Preparation mode
Pass the carrot through the blender, add this juice to the honey and then bring it to a low heat until it thickens and then store in a properly covered glass container. Take 1 spoon of this syrup 3 to 4 times a day.
2. Honey and oregano syrup
Another good homemade syrup for dry cough is honey with oregano because it has antitussive properties that help to calm the cough.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of honey;
- 1 coffee spoon of oregano.
Preparation mode
Mix the ingredients in a glass container and heat for a while in the microwave. When it is warm, take the following syrup. This syrup should be taken 2 to 3 times a day. Check out more other benefits of oregano.
3. Herbal syrup
Thyme, licorice root and anise seeds help to relax the respiratory tract and honey reduces the irritation in the throat.
Ingredients
- 500 mL of water;
- 1 tablespoon of anise seeds;
- 1 tablespoon of dry licorice root;
- 1 tablespoon dry thyme;
- 250 mL of honey.
Preparation mode
Boil anise seeds and licorice root in water, in a covered pan, for about 15 minutes. Remove from the stove, add the thyme, cover and leave to infuse until cool. Finally, just strain and add the honey. It can be kept in a glass bottle, in the refrigerator, for 3 months.
4. Ginger and guaco syrup
Ginger is a natural product with anti-inflammatory action, recommended to reduce irritation in the throat and lungs, relieving dry cough.
Ingredients
- 250 mL of water;
- 1 tablespoon of squeezed lemon;
- 1 tablespoon of freshly ground ginger;
- 1 tablespoon of honey;
- 2 guaco leaves.
Preparation mode
Boil the water and then add the ginger, let it rest for 15 minutes. Then strain the water if you have sliced ginger and add the honey, lemon juice and guaco, mixing everything until it is viscous, like syrup.
5. Echinacea syrup
Echinacea is a plant widely used to treat cold and flu symptoms, such as stuffy nose and dry cough.
Ingredients
- 250 mL of water;
- 1 tablespoon of echinacea root or leaves;
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
Preparation mode
Place the root or leaves of echinacea in the water and leave on the fire until boiling. After that, you have to let it rest for 30 minutes, strain and add the honey until it looks like syrup. Take twice a day, morning and night. Learn more other ways to use echinacea.
Who should not take
Since these syrups are made with honey, they should not be given to children under 1 year of age, due to the risk of botulism, which is a type of serious infection. In addition, they should also not be used by diabetics.
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