Cough is the body’s natural way of trying to clear any infections and foreign particles from the body. Do you find your cough persisting over a few weeks? Here are 6 natural cough remedies you can try at home to see if it can chase your cough away before giving your doctor a visit.

However, for those who are on medication or supplements, you should check with your doctor before trying any of these natural home remedies below to avoid any side effects.

1. 蜂蜜

众所周知,蜂蜜柠檬饮料可以缓解喉咙痛,但您知道蜂蜜本身也可以起到止咳作用吗?一项研究甚至表明,与非处方药相比,蜂蜜可以更有效地缓解咳嗽。将蜂蜜与柠檬和温水混合或吃一勺蜂蜜来缓解喉咙痛。

2. 益生菌

益生菌通过改善体内细菌来帮助增强免疫系统。虽然它们不能直接帮助缓解咳嗽,但强大的免疫系统可以帮助阻止可能引起咳嗽的刺激物或感染。一些富含益生菌的食物是酸奶、泡菜和味噌汤!

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3. 薄荷

薄荷在服用时提供清爽和凉爽的感觉,非常适合舒缓因咳嗽而疼痛的喉咙。薄荷醇实际上赋予了薄荷清凉的特性。您可以服用一些薄荷糖来缓解喉咙痛,或将几滴薄荷滴入盛有水的碗中吸入它们。把头放在碗上,将毛巾盖在头上以防止蒸汽逸出。深吸一口气直到您感觉比较舒服,然后喝一杯温水。

4.盐水漱口

这是已知有效的最简单的自然咳嗽疗法之一。如果喉咙发痒一直困扰着您,还可能会导致您不停地咳嗽。将半茶匙盐与一杯水混合。为了有效,将盐与一杯温水混合,这将有助于更好地舒缓喉咙。但是,由于这种疗法需要漱口,因此不建议 6 岁以下的儿童使用,因为他们可能还不擅长漱口。 

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5. 姜

生姜具有抗炎特性,可以减少咳嗽、恶心和疼痛!将一些新鲜的姜片加入沸水中,煮几分钟。姜水稍凉后,加入少许蜂蜜或柠檬调味。 

6.菠萝蛋白酶

Sound like some chemical ingredient? If you love pineapples, you’ll be glad to know that bromelain is an enzyme that is only found in pineapples! Bromelain is effective for reducing inflammation in the body and can help in suppressing coughs as well. However, for those who are taking blood thinners or certain medications, bromelain should not be taken.

如果发现咳嗽持续数周以上,最好在咳嗽加重之前咨询医生!

速效止咳灵胶囊

它结合了旨在清肺,化痰和止咳的草药。蛇胆(蛇胆)和川贝母(川贝)是本草本配方中的主要中草药。这两种草药能有效养肺和止咳。

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