While cough is generally harmless, oftentimes it can be severe enough to make one breathless, disturb their sleep, and affect their daily activities. . While everyone is prone to coughs, children are typically the most affected due to their weak immune system. It is an annoying symptom, so it makes sense that people look for something to relieve it.
Most people consult their doctor first, and they are typically prescribed a cough syrup. But, is this the best solution? Turns out it isn’t. It contains codeine and dextromethorphan, two ingredients which are associated with various side-effects, including migraine, sleeplessness, and headaches.
The good news is that there are natural alternatives to prescribed and over-the-counter cough syrups. This article presents an all-natural, yet very effective remedy. The key ingredient is the humble ginger, a versatile ingredients which is used in cooking and consumed in drinks like ale, beer, and tea. Chinese Medicine had been using this ingredient to help prevent and cure a wide range of health problem, such as boosting metabolism, relieving pain, preventing cancer, healing congestion, curing cramps, soothing the stomach, and many more.
Check this recipe out!
GINGER WRAP RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger or ginger powder
- Raw honey
- Olive oil
- Flour
- Napkins
- Adhesive tape
- Gauze
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine the honey and flour first
- When fully combined, add the ginger and olive oil
- Mix well!
- Put the mixture on a napkin and wrap gauze around it
- Fix the wrap on your chest, securing with adhesive tape
If you use this wrap on a child, make sure the child holds the wrap for at least three hours. As for adults, it is recommended to hold it overnight. Note that the wrap will cause you to sweat more. It doesn’t cause negative effects whatsoever, but be careful when it comes to children with sensitive skin.
RACHEL LIM’S STORY
Rachel used the wrap on her child, and swears by its effectiveness. She changed the treatment a bit, using tin foil instead. She also swapped the olive oil for coconut oil.
As stated on her facebook profile, her kid typically coughs at night, usually 2-3 hours before bedtime. Then, she decided to give the ginger wrap a try, and put it on her baby. Amazingly, the results were more than great.
The baby got fine, and now doesn’t cough at all. The basal congestion vanished. This ginger wrap eased the baby’s cough in only 4 hours.
Sources: yourhealthremind.com , reflectionofmind.org
