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Natural cure for chest congestion

how to break up chest congestion?
(15 Sep 2006)

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An expectorant helps loosen phlegm/mucus and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive. Try these simple home remedies!

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper + 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger + 1 Tablespoon honey + 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar + 2 Tablespoons water = Mix and take by the teaspoon
  • Inhale eucalyptus oil or peppermint vapors for chest congestion
  • To a bowl of boiled water, add about 3 teaspoons of dried anise.


    Drape a bath towel over your head and breathe deeply for 5 minutes. Do this thrice a day
  • Drink fenugreek tea to relieve head and chest congestion and cough
  • In a juice glass, mix 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice, and little hot water and drink
  • Apply cayenne extract or garlic oil to the chest for congestion
  • Add 1/4 cup vinegar to a vaporizer, and run it for an hour or more
  • Vinegar and Honey mixed with a little warm water is good for the chest.

For more information, visit,


http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/140/medicines-and-remedies/home-remedies-for-coughing.html




answered by r k on 20 Dec 2006, 8:34:00

 

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