3. Coltsfoot Leaves (Tussilago)
A common herbal base in cough teas. Try these combinations:
- Recipe 1:
Mix coltsfoot leaves, elderflower, and mountain herbs in a 1:1:1 ratio
Infuse with boiling water and steep for 30 minutes
Drink ¼ cup 4x daily, 30 minutes before meals - Recipe 2:
Mix mallow flowers, lungwort, coltsfoot leaves, buckwheat flowers in 6:1:1:1 ratio
Boil 5 tbsp in 1 liter of water and let it steep overnight
Drink throughout the day in 5–6 servings - Recipe 3:
Mix coltsfoot leaves, basil leaves, and licorice root in a 2:2:1 ratio
Brew in a thermos with boiling water for 15–20 minutes
Strain, sweeten with sugar or honey, and drink ½ cup twice daily
4. Ginger Root
A powerful cold-fighting and immune-boosting remedy.
Cough Syrup:
Grate 1–2 tsp of ginger root into 200–250 g sugar, add a little water
Heat gently on low heat, stirring constantly
Once thickened, remove and cool
Take ½ teaspoon 2–3 times a day
5. Onion
- Inhalation: Chop fresh onion and inhale the volatile compounds released.
- Syrup: Make a cough syrup using onion with sugar or honey.
Folk Remedies for Wet Cough
Wet (productive) cough involves mucus discharge from the bronchial tract. The goal here is to promote expectoration.
Simple Recipe:
- Mix equal parts olive oil and honey
- Warm gently in a water bath
- Take 1 tsp, 3–4 times a day
Note: All these remedies help at the early stage of a cough or as supportive therapy.
If the cough persists or worsens, consult a doctor promptly.
Natural doesn’t mean harmless — always test for allergies and follow dosages carefully
