phlegm remedy

Phlegm can be described as the sticky substance that is secreted by the mucus membrane in your respiratory system. When the mucus in your body gets congealed, it is referred to as phlegm. Phlegm could buildup in the respiratory system, in reaction to an infection in the throat or the body. In most people mucus is clear and white, but in case you are suffering form a cough, cold or an infection in the respiratory system, the phlegm changes color and appears yellow, green or even brown. If you have a cough, phlegm will make an appearance in your throat, after a deep throated and heavy bout of coughing. Fortunately, you can make use of a throat phlegm remedy, to get rid of the phlegm as well as the infection in the throat. Given below are some common phlegm remedy options that can be useful:
  • Oranges: Contrary to the common belief the use of oranges or orange juice is good for getting rid of phlegm. Oranges are very high in Vitamin C that can help boost your immune system, giving your body the strength to fight off the infection causing germs. Therefore, in adults slices of oranges can be eaten after being soaked in some wine overnight. However, make sure that the orange slices are not cold, or else it could worsen the cough. For children, you can give them some fresh orange juice that has been diluted in warm water. Warm orange juice is high in Vitamin C too and is an excellent phlegm remedy.
  • Ginger tea: Increasing your consumption of ginger is a great way of curing the infection and getting rid of the phlegm. Some people suck some candied ginger for relief of throat phlegm. Alternately, you could drink some hot ginger tea a few times a day, to clear your respiratory passage. You could also prepare a paste using ginger, carnation and cinnamon. Grind all the ingredients together and add a little water, to make a paste. Add a dab of honey to the paste and swallow it. This phlegm remedy should be used at least twice a day, for maximum effectiveness.
  • Licorice root: Create a mixture, using licorice root, sugar crystals, dry ginger and black pepper. This phlegm remedy helps to reduce the discharge and stop the production of phlegm. Have one teaspoon of this phlegm remedy at least three times a day.
  • Water: Drink at least 10 to 12 glasses of lukewarm water, to keep your body well hydrated. This is not only an effective phlegm remedy, as it breaks up the phlegm, but also helps alleviate the soreness in the throat.
 
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