The flu, a common viral illness, presents with a variety of health symptoms and is usually treated with remedies and syrups readily available at pharmacies. While pharmacies offer a wide range of products aimed at relieving symptoms such as mucus and chest congestion, we would like to introduce you to a simple natural alternative to address these issues. If you’re interested, keep reading.
Here are some home remedies to manage mucus and phlegm in the chest:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper.
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
- 2 tablespoons of grated ginger.
- 3 cups of water.
Preparation and use:
- Start by pouring the water into a small saucepan and placing it over medium heat. Once boiling, add the ginger and black pepper.
- Boil this mixture for 3 minutes, then let it cool until it reaches a comfortable temperature.
- Add honey to taste to sweeten the mixture.
- Consume this drink as needed.
Recommended use:
- Ideally, aim to drink 3 to 4 cups of this solution per day to help relieve congestion and coughs. However, for milder symptoms, one cup on an empty stomach may be enough to ease mucus-related problems.
Additionally, to combat colds and flu, we have a powerful natural remedy:
Ingredients:
- Freshly chopped or crushed garlic.
- Freshly chopped onion.
- Grated fresh ginger root.
- Freshly grated horseradish.
- Fresh cayenne pepper (seeded), thinly sliced or chopped.
Preparation and use:
- Combine all these ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and lump-free.
- Transfer this mixture to an airtight glass jar and store it for two weeks. During this time, gently shake the jar once a day (1 jar per day).
- After these two weeks, filter the mixture, retaining only the liquid.
