The role of herbal tea for persistent cough
According to Dr. Jane Williams, a nutritionist at New York Medical Center (USA), drinking herbal tea is an effective method to reduce coughs. "Many herbs contain natural mucus, which helps soothe the throat and reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract," she said. Ingredients such as ginger, turmeric and honey not only have anti-inflammatory effects but also help strengthen the immune system, helping the body fight the cause of cough."
In addition to the effects of herbs, the warming of tea also plays an important role in reducing coughs. Warm water helps soothe irritated throat tissues, while herbs such as chamomile and mint help relax stiff muscles, thereby reducing discomfort.
5 herbal tea recipes to help relieve cough
Chamomile and mint tea
Ingredients:
240 ml of water
1 bag of chamomile tea or 3 g of dried chamomile
2 g dried mint leaves
15 g honey
1 slice of fresh ginger (optional)
Boil 240 ml of water, add chamomile and mint (or use chamomile tea bags). Steep for about 5-7 minutes, then strain the tea and add honey with ginger slices if needed. Enjoy while it's still warm.
Honey tea and herbs
Ingredients:
240 ml of water
2 g dried thyme
15 g honey
1 slice of lemon (optional)
How to do:
Boil 240 ml of water, add the dried thyme and steep for 10 minutes. Then strain the tea and add honey and lemon slices to enhance the flavor and soothe the effect. Enjoy while it's still warm.
Turmeric tea and ginger
Ingredients:
240 ml of water
25 fresh, sliced (or grated) ginger
1 g turmeric powder (or a small piece of fresh turmeric root)
15 g honey
15 ml of lemon juice (optional)
How to do:
Boil 240 ml of water, add ginger and turmeric, simmer for 5-7 minutes. Strain the tea and add honey and lemon juice if desired. Enjoy while it's still warm.
Ginger tea with lemon honey
Ingredients:
25 fresh, sliced ginger
240 ml of water
15 g honey
1/2 lemon (squeezed with water)
How to do:
Boil 240 ml of water, add sliced ginger and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Then remove from the heat and steep for 5-10 minutes. Filter out ginger and add honey and lemon juice. Stir well and enjoy while still warm.
Peppermint tea
Ingredients:
240 ml of water
2 g dried mint leaves (or 5-6 fresh mint leaves)
15 g honey
1 slice of lemon
How to do:
Boil 240 ml of water, add the mint leaves and steep for 7-10 minutes. Then strain the tea and add honey and slice the lemon. Stir well and enjoy while still warm.
