Easing Coughs with Honey and Garlic

Honey and garlic are common household staples, not only delicious but also beneficial for preventing illness and supporting health, especially in relieving coughs. This article provides a simple and effective guide to making honey-infused garlic to soothe coughs and boost immunity.

Honey and Garlic: Natural Remedies for Coughs

Dr. Nguyễn Minh Trang, Deputy Head of Traditional Medicine Department, Bach Mai Hospital, notes that honey and garlic are natural ingredients that can help soothe coughs, especially those caused by colds or the flu. Drinking a warm glass of water mixed with honey and garlic each morning can reduce discomfort and aid in rapid recovery.

Soothing Coughs and Sore Throats with Honey and Garlic

Using honey-infused garlic not only helps soothe coughs but also strengthens immunity, proving beneficial in preventing and treating respiratory illnesses.

Simple and Effective Honey-Garlic Infused Mixture Recipe

To maximize the benefits of honey and garlic, you can infuse garlic in honey using the following recipe:

Ingredients:

200ml honey
30g garlic (approximately 30 cloves)
1 300ml glass jar

Instructions:

Peel and crush or mince the garlic cloves.
Leave the garlic out for 10 minutes to allow beneficial compounds to release.
Place the garlic in the jar containing the honey.
Seal the jar and store in a cool, dry place. The mixture is ready to use after two weeks.
For quicker use, you can steam the honey-garlic mixture in a double boiler for about 20 minutes.

Alternative Usage:

For a simpler method, use 1 clove garlic, 20ml honey, and 200ml of boiled, cooled water for a drink.

Important Considerations

Do not use honey for children under one year old, or those with diarrhea or bloating.
In cases of respiratory infections causing nasal congestion or runny nose, you can extract the juice from one clove of garlic, mix with 20 times the volume of cooled boiled water, and apply it to the nostrils.

Conclusion

Honey-infused garlic is a simple and effective method to relieve coughs and support immunity. However, consult a doctor if you have any other health concerns before use. Keep a jar of this remedy at home for readily available cough relief.