Chest congestion is a very common
respiratory tract issue being faced by many. It is characterized by
inflammation in the lower tract of the respiratory system, which causes
breathing difficulties along with chest pain and discomfort.
In technical words, chest congestion is the accumulation of excess mucus and fluid in the lungs. Let’s go through some home remedies for curing this problem:
In technical words, chest congestion is the accumulation of excess mucus and fluid in the lungs. Let’s go through some home remedies for curing this problem:
1. Onion and Honey
Onion has anti-inflammatory properties.
The use of onion for curing chest congestion can amaze you when used with
honey.
1.
Extract the juice out
of an onion and mix it with equal quantity of lemon juice, honey and water.
Consume this mixture lukewarm 3 to 4 times a day.
2.
Take a slice of onion
and cover it with honey. Consume this honey after removing the onion from it
the next day. Take one teaspoon of honey at a time for 4 times a day. You can
also have raw, baked, or cooked onions to help mucus flow easily.
3.
Alternatively,
consume 5 or 6 small onions or shallots along with sugar before you
go to bed at night. You can also eat raw, baked or cooked onions to help mucus
flow easily.
2. Salt Water Gargle
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water and a
pinch of turmeric powder to boiling water. Take a swig of this liquid and
gargle for 1-2 minutes. Repeat this for a soothing effect at least four to five
times daily.
3. Cloves, carom seeds
or fenugreek
To soothe chest congestion, dry roast
some cloves, fenugreek or carom seeds for 2-3 minutes on medium flame. Put them
in a cloth preferably thin and make a bundle of it. Place this bundle on your
chest and throat for few minutes. It will give you tremendous relief from chest
congestion.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar
Vinegar helps in killing bacteria,
which is responsible for causing mucus in the chest and throat. Swig down a
shot of apple cider vinegar. For best results, repeat this method after every
eight hours.
Warning: If you consume it excessively; your stomach will get upset.
5. Lemons
Add some grated lemon rind or a lemon
wedge in a cup of hot water. Let it soak for five minutes. Strain it and
consume the liquid. You can also use this solution for gargling.
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a
glass of warm water along with a little honey. Drink this solution several
times daily.
6. Ginger
1.
Take a glass of hot
water and add a teaspoon full of ginger, a pinch of ground cloves and cinnamon
in it. Let it stay for some time and then filter it and drink it. You can also
consume raw ginger.
2.
Alternatively, in a
glass of hot water add a small piece of ginger, two or three black pepper and
strain it. Add a teaspoon of honey to this and mix well. For better result from
chest congestion as well as cough consume this twice or thrice a day.
7. Fennel
Another good and effective treatment
for congestion is to have sautéed fennel. Adding some curry powder as well to
fennel also helps to clear out chest congestion.
8. Boiled Vinegar
Vinegar is one of the essential
remedies for various ailments. It is also beneficial for chest congestion. Boil
some vinegar and inhale its vapour.
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