Home Remedies for Cough
                      Home Remedies for 
Cough
Peppermint
The healing properties of peppermint leaves play a significant role 
when it comes to finding the most effective cough remedies. While the 
menthol in peppermint soothes the throat, it also contributes in 
breaking down mucus. You can either drink peppermint tea or inhale 
peppermint vapors from a steam bath and say GOODBYE to constant 
coughing.
Salt and water gargle
Effectively soothing a scratchy throat, salt and water gargle is one of 
the most preferred home remedies. All you need to do is add 1/4 to 
1/2 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of warm water and gargle, which does 
wonders in kicking off the irritation. However, note that this cure is not 
recommended for children under age 6 as they aren’t really good at 
gargling. 
Honey
One of the most time-honoured remedy for sore throat, honey plays a 
significant role in relieving coughs more effectively than any other 
cough suppressant. Mixing 2 teaspoons of honey with herbal tea or 
warm water and lemon does wonders in helping you get rid of the 
nagging cough. While honey does all the soothing, the lemon juice 
helps with congestion. Thus, honey makes for an ideal addition to your 
homemade cough medicine.
Bromelain
Did you know that bromelain, an enzyme found only in the stem and 
fruit of pineapples, plays an ideal role in suppressing coughs as well as 
loosening the mucus in your throat? Thus, eating pineapple 3 times a 
day is an ideal remedy for getting rid of cough.
Thyme
Ideal for respiratory illnesses, thyme plays a significant role in helping 
you relieve cough as well as short-term bronchitis. Thanks to its 
flavonoids content, thyme does wonders in relaxing your throat 
muscles that are involved in coughing. You can consume thyme in a 
number of ways – you can make thyme tea at home by adding 2 
teaspoons of crushed thyme leaves to 1 cup of boiling water, cover the 
cup, steep for 10 minutes and then strain carefully.