what is the best remedy for a cough?

Answer 1

Add to a mug of hot water:

2 sqeezed lemons
2 tablespoons of honey

OPTIONAL
1 shot of whisty/brandy
1 sachet of Lemsip

Answer 2

Here in the UK . . . I usually take Pavacol D for dry tickly coughs . . .. this can be bought over the counter at most reputable chemists. I do not feel drowsy when drinking this but some people do so if you are affected you should not drive or operate machinery. [see ref 1. for how it works].

There is another product called Buttercup [2] - but not sure how effective it is. Check with your local pharmacist who will advise on its suitability.

I also inhale lots of steam and drink plenty of fluids as very often the cough can turn into a cold.

Answer 3

hi,

Home remedies for cough are:

* Prepare a mixture by adding a teaspoonful of honey with a few drops of brandy. It helps to relieve cough.

* Garlic-and-onion chicken soup is also an effective remedy for cough .

* Mix half a teaspoon of tulsi juice with half a teaspoon with ginger juice. Add 1 teaspoon of honey. Take the above mixture 2-3 times a day till symptoms subside.

* Peel 50 grams fresh ginger and cut into small slices. Boil the slices with 100 grams maltose in 2 glasses water for 30 minutes. Drink it hot, twice a day, in one day.

Hope above natural remedies will help you !!

Answer 4

For a dry cough - and I got this from a Chinese friend-boil up a can of coke, the real stuff, not the diet one; add in some freshly grated ginger, and the washed whole roots of a bunch of scallions(spring onions). Simmer for 5 minutes, allow to cool, strain and sip slowly. I guarantee it works.

Answer 5

Cough is caused by a number of ailments.
It can be treated by over the counter medicines
or home remedies. More information available
at http://ailments.in/cough.html

Answer 6

Drink the juice of one lemon before going to bed. If it's a wet cough, this will loosen it up and allow you to cough it up and spit it out.

Answer 7

I like to mix honey and lemon juice togather . Or you can try hot toddy's my friends mom used to make them for her kids when they were sickand it worked excellent . I tried to find you a recipe but i found this instead . It got voted for best answer good luck.

Turns out the recipes are kinda varied and the term stands for a mixed drink that is served hot. There are many variations; the essential elements are brandy, rum, or bourbon, spice, sweetener, hot water, and citrus.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hot_toddy...

Here are some versions:
Take one lump of sugar; dissolve it in a little hot water in a mug; add a piece of cinnamon, a lemon twist, four cloves, and an ounce of whiskey; and then fill the mug with hot water.
(You can use molasses or honey instead of sugar, rum or brandy can substitute for whiskey, and allspice and nutmeg are other possible flavors to put in the mix.)

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Traditional Scottish Whisky Toddy

Ingredients
Well Matured Scotch Whisky - (2 fl oz)
Boiling water
Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
Sugar or Honey - 2-3 teaspoons

In a mug, dissolve sugar or honey in 1/2 cup boiling water. Pour in 1 -2 shots of whisky, add lemon juice and stir.

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Hot Cider Toddy
A popular version of a toddy made with apple juice or cider:

1 gallon Apple Cider
Two cups dark Rum
15 Whole Cinnamon Sticks

Combine all ingredients in pot on stove and heat to just before boiling. Serve warm
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Another version recommended when nursing a cold or sore throat.

Tea Hot Toddie

In a large mug put in 1 to 2 (or more) ounces of your favorite bourbon, brandy, rum, or whiskey, add honey and lemon juice to taste. If you have fresh ginger or a lemon, add some slices. Can add a couple cloves or cinnamon sticks.

Put in a tea bag or two of your favorite herbal tea like echinacea tea, ginger, mint or sleepytime, or chamomile tea. Add hot water and stir. Remove tea bag when steeped to your tastes.

For more recipe ideas see: http://www.epicurious.com/drinking/find/

Answer 8

depending on what kind of cough it is...... if its a dry cough then breathing in steam helps, lots of hot drinks, a fresh lemon squeezed... hot water and a spoon of honey.... or hot ribena.
if its a chesty cough steam also helps lift it.... if your coughing up nasties you prob need anitbiotics ....... also wrap up warm and go for a gentle stroll in the fresh air.... usually does wonders in killing bugs....

my granny also insisted that chicken soup... homemade was good for a cough... worth a try i guess.

Answer 9

Honey, Ginger and Lemon in Warm Water.

Answer 10

Mucinex. Last week I had brochitis -- the Mucinex actually stopped my coughing. Not slowed it down or made me cough less - but stopped it cold. I swear by it now.