Table of contents:
- 1. Carrot and Honey Syrup
- 2. Oregano and Honey Syrup
- 3. Herbal Syrup
- 4. Ginger and Guaco Syrup
- 5. Echinacea Syrup
- Who should not take it
A good syrup for dry cough is carrot and oregano, because these ingredients have properties that naturally reduce the cough reflex. However, it is important to know what is causing the cough, because it can have several causes, which should be investigated by the doctor.
Persistent dry cough is usually caused by a respiratory allergy and so you should keep the house properly clean, free of dust and avoid staying in dusty places, as well as avoiding being close to people who smoke. A good tip to do after cleaning the house is to put a bucket of water in the room so that the air is less dry. See more about possible causes of dry cough and how to treat it.
1. Carrot and Honey Syrup
A good homemade syrup for dry allergic cough is carrot syrup with honey because of its antitussive properties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of honey;
- 2 medium peeled carrots.
Preparation mode
Pass the carrot through the blender with a little water, add this juice to the honey and then put it on low heat until it thickens and then store it in a glass container properly covered. Take 1 spoon of this syrup 3 to 4 times a day.
2. Oregano and Honey Syrup
Another good homemade dry cough syrup is honey with oregano because it has antitussive properties that help calm a cough.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of honey;
- 1 teaspoon of oregano.
Preparation mode
Mix the ingredients in a glass container and heat for a few moments in the microwave. When it's warm, drink the syrup next. This syrup should be taken 2 to 3 times a day. Check out more other benefits of oregano.
3. Herbal Syrup
Thyme, licorice root and anise seeds help to relax the respiratory tract and honey reduces throat irritation.
Ingredients
- 500 mL of water;
- 1 tablespoon of aniseed;
- 1 tablespoon dried licorice root;
- 1 tablespoon of dried thyme;
- 250 mL of honey.
Preparation mode
Boil the anise seeds and licorice root in water, in a covered pot, for about 15 minutes. Remove from the stove, add the thyme, cover and leave to infuse until cool. Finally, strain and add the honey. It can be stored in a glass bottle, in the refrigerator, for 3 months.
4. Ginger and Guaco Syrup
Ginger is a natural product with anti-inflammatory action, recommended to reduce irritation in the throat and lungs, relieving dry cough.
Ingredients
- 250 mL of water;
- 1 tablespoon of squeezed lemon;
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground ginger;
- 1 tablespoon of honey;
- 2 guaco leaves.
Preparation mode
Boil the water and then add the ginger, let it rest for 15 minutes. Then, strain the water if you have sliced ginger and add the honey, lemon juice and guaco, mixing everything until it has a viscous consistency, similar to a syrup.
5. Echinacea Syrup
Echinacea is a plant widely used to treat cold and flu symptoms, such as stuffy nose and dry cough.
Ingredients
- 250 mL of water;
- 1 tablespoon of echinacea root or leaves;
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
Preparation mode
Place the echinacea root or leaves in water and let it boil until it boils. After that, you need to let it rest for 30 minutes, strain and add the honey until it looks like syrup. Take twice a day, morning and night. Learn more other ways to use echinacea.
Who should not take it
As these syrups are made from honey, they should not be given to children under 1 year of age, due to the risk of botulism, which is a serious type of infection. In addition, they should not be used by diabetics either.
