Sure! Onions and garlic are natural remedies known for their anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and immune-boosting properties, which can help soothe chronic coughs. Here’s a simple recipe you can try at home:
Onion and Garlic Syrup for Chronic Cough Relief
Ingredients:
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1 medium-sized onion
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4-5 cloves of garlic
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2 tablespoons honey (preferably raw or organic)
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1 cup water (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Onion and Garlic:
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Peel and finely chop the onion.
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Peel and crush or finely chop the garlic cloves.
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Cook (Optional for Soothing Syrup):
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You can lightly sauté the onion and garlic in a small amount of water (or a teaspoon of olive oil) for about 5 minutes on low heat to reduce the sharpness but retain the healing compounds. Alternatively, use raw for more potency.
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Mix with Honey:
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Put the chopped onion and garlic into a small bowl.
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Add 2 tablespoons of honey and mix well.
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Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the honey to draw out the juice.
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Consume:
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Take 1 teaspoon of this mixture 2-3 times a day.
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You can eat it directly or stir it into warm water or tea (not boiling hot, to preserve honey’s benefits).
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Why This Works:
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Onion contains quercetin and sulfur compounds that help reduce inflammation and loosen mucus.
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Garlic has allicin, which has antimicrobial properties to fight infections causing cough.
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Honey soothes the throat and acts as a natural cough suppressant.