5 Natural Ways To Ease A Cough

written by India Goncalves July 5, 2019

Read below for our list of natural ways to get rid of that persistent cough and ease your scratchy throat.

1 Sip ginger tea

Grate some ginger into boiling water, steep for 10 minutes and sweeten with honey. Ginger is said to boost circulation and help clear sinuses and lungs of mucus.

2 Pick up a pineapple

Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which is a natural cough suppressant and can help to soften and loosen hard, sticky mucus.

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3 Use pelargonium

This natural, infection-fighting ingredient is found in Linctagon Cough – priced from R69,99 for 150ml, Clicks – a cough mixture that also contains soothing menthol and elderberry.

4 Suck on a lozenge

Keep a pack of lozenges to soothe an irritated throat. Try Hot Toddy Soothing Cough Discs, R51,95 for a pack of 20, from Dis-Chem stores.

5 A teaspoon of turmeric

Mix a teaspoon of turmeric in a warm glass of milk to benefit from its antibacterial properties.

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India Goncalves

“Yes, like the country,” is India’s go-to phrase when meeting people for the first time. A lover of the English language, India is a sub-editor and occasional writer, who pores over words on a daily basis. In her spare time, you’ll likely find her at a concert or daydreaming about her next overseas trip (with the Pinterest boards to prove it).