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, as it can have a variety of causes, which should be investigated by your doctor.
Persistent dry cough is usually caused by a respiratory allergy and therefore you should keep the house properly clean, free from dust and avoid staying in dusty places, as well as avoiding being around 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 the possible causes of dry cough and how to treat it.
1. Honey and carrot syrup
A good homemade syrup for allergic dry cough is carrot syrup with honey because of its antitussive properties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of honey;
- 2 medium peeled carrots.
Method of preparation
Put the carrot through a blender with a little water, add this juice to the honey and then place it on a low heat until it thickens and then store it in a properly covered glass container. Take 1 scoop of this syrup 3 to 4 times a day.
2. Oregano syrup and honey
Another good homemade dry cough syrup is honey with oregano because it has cough suppressant properties that help to calm a cough.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of honey;
- 1 coffee spoon of oregano.
Method of preparation
Mix the ingredients in a glass container and heat briefly in the microwave. When it is warm, drink the syrup below. This syrup should be taken 2-3 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 irritation in the throat.
Ingredients
- 500 ml of water;
- 1 tablespoon aniseed;
- 1 tablespoon of dried licorice root;
- 1 tablespoon of dried thyme;
- 250 ml of honey.
Method of preparation
Boil the aniseed and licorice root in water, in a covered pan, for about 15 minutes. Remove from the stove, add the thyme, cover and let it steep until it cools. Finally, just strain and add the honey. It can be kept in a glass jar, 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 fresh ground ginger;
- 1 tablespoon of honey;
- 2 guaco leaves.
Method of preparation
Boil the water and then add the ginger, let it rest for 15 minutes. Then, strain the water if you have it with sliced ginger and add the honey, lemon juice and guaco, mixing everything until it has a viscous consistency, similar to syrup.
5. Echinacea syrup
Echinacea is a plant widely used to treat cold and flu symptoms, such as a stuffy nose and dry cough.
Ingredients
- 250 ml of water;
- 1 tablespoon of echinacea root or leaves;
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
Method of preparation
Place the echinacea root or leaves in the water and let it boil until it boils. After that, 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 about other ways to use echinacea.
who should not take
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. Furthermore, they should not be used by diabetics either.
