From a normal cough to bronchitis and pneumonia; all these illnesses are symbolic of chest infection ranging from minor to most serious condition. When you can see phlegm from the cough turning yellow or dark and the mucus becomes thick, it is a symptom of a chest infection. Coughing is the most ordinary symptom of the body that signifies that something is entering the body which is not required and unhealthy for it.
Severe chest infection, besides coughing is accompanied by other symptoms like pain in the chest, problems in breathing at normal sea level, headache, fever, loss of appetite and pain in the abdomen. This brings about normal feeling of un-wellness, laziness and loss of energy and interest in most of the things. Main causes of chest infection can be traced back to bacterial or viral attack, allergies to various fumes and the allergens present in the atmosphere, weather changes, dust and smoke.
At the onset of continuous coughing, it is advisable to start taking small doses from recipes at home to cure the problem. However, if the cough is prolonged and disturbs sleep, a doctor should be approached. There are various little things that you can do with the ingredients available at home to cure chest infections naturally and from the core. Here are a few things you can do.
Various Remedies For For Chest Infection
Onion
Home-made recipes using onion to cure chest infections are easy and do not have any side effects. To use, peel off the skin of a big onion and clean thoroughly under running water. Grind to make a fine paste of it. Extract the juice using a sieve and pressing the paste on it.
To this juice, add about 3-4 spoonfuls of lemon juice, about 2 tablespoons honey and little water. Put the mix on flame till it becomes warm. After this, let it cool and store it in a bottle. This is basically one day’s dose that should be taken in 3-4 times in a day. Continue this for at least a week to cure the infection from core.
Ginger
Ginger is a strong ingredient and antiseptic to cure chest congestion and other problems. To use, clean and peel about 2 inches of fresh ginger. Using a fine grater, grate well and extract the pulp. Squeeze the pulp to extract about a teaspoonful or two of ginger juice.
In a bowl, take two teaspoons of honey and add this fresh juice to it. Mix well and take the syrup without water. Do this at least 5 times a day to feel the change in less than 48 hours. This is the easiest and cheapest cure you can try at home for more than one kind of chest infections and other problems.
Eucalyptus
Nilgiri Oil or Eucalyptus has excellent antifungal and anti bacterial properties. Though a good cure for chest infections, be careful as to never to consume eucalyptus oil in any form. The best way to use is, boil about 3-4 glasses of drinking water in a covered vessel.
Take a huge towel or a fat fabric sheet and cover your head with the boiled water. Remove the lid and add about 10-12 drops of eucalyptus oil to it and breathe deeply for about 15-20 minutes. Hot steam releases the active compounds of the oil which should be inhaled to get rid of congestion and mucus from the lungs and nasal tract.
Pepper Powder
To use pepper powder as a cure, boil a cup of milk and add 1/4th teaspoon of pepper powder to it. Remove from flame and add about 2-3 teaspoons of honey to the milk and mix well. Drink this milk at least twice a day to cure chest infection.
Alternately, boil a cup of water and add 1/4th teaspoon of black pepper powder to it. When the water is boiling, add about 2 teaspoons of honey to it, about half a teaspoon of tea leaves, put off the flame and cover the pan. Let it stay for about 10 minutes, after which you can sieve the water and drink it.
pepper powder
Garlic
Garlic is a one stop solution for various problems in the body, from joints, to chest and stomach. It boosts the immune system’s strength and therefore cures various diseases that surround the body.
To use garlic for chest infection cure, finely chop garlic or grind into a paste and use in foods of regular meals. If you can, chewing raw garlic cloves or having garlic tea on empty stomach is also beneficial. Simply add finely chopped garlic to boiling water and consume its water.
Milk
Consume a glassful of warm milk during the daytime and one glass before bed. Milk heals the congestion and prevents accumulation of mucus on the linings of the respiratory tract. Another way to take warm milk is by mixing about half a teaspoon of turmeric powder to the glass. If the taste bothers, mix the turmeric powder in about 3-4 tablespoons of milk and drink the rest of it plain.
Turmeric also has antiseptic properties that provide more than one benefits to chest infections and other respiratory disorders. You can also boil basil stem and leaves with milk and then drink it for additional benefits. Milk boosts up the immune system and gives the body to fight away the problems effectively and quickly.
Tulsi
Tulsi or basil leaves is a very common plant in Indian households and has various healing properties. Tulsi plant has immunomodulatory and expectorant properties that help to heal chest problems from the first dose. To consume, take a small twig of tulsi plant and grind to form a paste and extract the juice.
Also make fresh ginger juice, about half a teaspoon. Mix both in equal proportions and drink on empty stomach and before bed time. This strong mix helps cut the complex blockages of the respiratory tract and heals from inside. You can also add a teaspoon of honey for the mix to taste better. This mix is the easiest to make and most effective first aid for chest infection.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
