2007-02-22 14:24:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Natural? Horsehound lozenges.
But believe it or not other than codeine, Dyphenhydramine, found in Benalyn, allery capsules/caplets, was origianlly a cough medication, and works much better than Dextramethorpahn, found in most cough medications.
2007-02-22 14:27:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe vera Mix equal parts of aloe juice and honey. This is very good for a scratchy cough.
Angelica Use a tincture of the root or leaf, or make a tea. Angelica is an expectorant. Do not use if you are pregnant.
Bee balm Native Americans used bee balm to alleviate colds and coughs. Steep two teaspoons of fresh (one, dried) bee balm leaves in a cup of hot water, covered, for four minutes. Sip a cup three times a day. Bee balm has antiseptic compounds that can help heal respiratory infections and clear nasal congestion.
Carrot juice Mix with honey and a little warm water. Take a tablespoonful several times a day.
Cayenne pepper Mix �-� teaspoon of pepper in a glass of water and use as a gargle, swallowing afterward. You can also use 15-20 drops of Tabasco sauce in a glass of water or juice. Pepper helps clear congestion and draws blood to the throat to fight infection.
For more info , go here: http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_coughs.htm
2007-02-22 14:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by Ichigo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Middle east Muslim, asafoetida wiith honey and choped onion.
Asian Indian, tumeric with milk
south Pacific, pineapple juice
western and North America, elderberry syrup or with honey
Most have same lemon or licorice or menthol honey candy for dry coughs.
Pineapple seems having shorter time to stop major coughs plus a hepa air purifier, air conditioner and humidifier
2007-02-24 19:15:18 · answer #3 · answered by toodd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, sounds crazy, but I heard this on the radio this morning: You rub Vicks on your feet, then put socks on. The person that called in swears it works.... something about your feet being really porus and absorbing the stuff.
2007-02-22 14:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by coyote 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey. 1 teaspoon every hour if needed. Is great to help you sleep to. If diabetic do not use . If for a child clear it with your Dr. first. I do not use for my children.
2007-02-22 14:38:17 · answer #5 · answered by bountyhunter101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many times hot tea with honey and lemon will help as it soothes the throat.
2007-02-22 14:32:58 · answer #6 · answered by grommett07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋