Five usual and unusual but brilliant teas for soothing cough
                     Five usual and unusual 
but brilliant teas for 
soothing cough.
Honey Lemon Tea
Honey, a nutrition rich powerhouse containing essential 
phytonutrients, antioxidants, antibacterial and antifungal properties, 
has been considered as one of the best khasi ke upay since olden 
times. Adding a spoonful of honey and lime juice to your cup of tea at 
night has proven to be more effective than most medicine used for a 
sore throat treatment.
Mulethi or Licorice Plant Root Tea
Rooting from the ancient Ayurveda, Licorice roots have always been 
used for sore throat treatment. Its rich in antioxidants and has 
antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties 
decrease the overall cough frequency and acts as an expectorant. 
Although it should be noted that consuming large amounts of licorice 
roots is harmful as it reduces our potassium levels and increases the 
blood pressure. You can make licorice root tea at home by chopping 1 
tablespoon of the roots and adding it to your tea, or you can buy 
licorice root tea sachets at your convenience store.
Marshmallow Plant Root Tea
It is not the popular snack we know and love, but it is one of the most 
khasi ke upay which have been used since centuries, to suppress 
cough. A tablespoon of marshmallow root boiled with a cup of tea 
releases enzymes that thins the mucus and fights off any bacteria. Pre-
made sachets with marshmallow roots may also be available online or 
at your local grocery stores. 
Green Tea
We’ve always paired green tea with weight loss and diet. Little do we 
know its rich antioxidant properties allow us to drink green tea for a 
sore throat treatment as well. Now you know everything there is to 
know about green tea. It is generally advised to consume it in 
moderate amounts to avoid feeling jittery and is not to be consumed 
before bedtime, if you want to sleep immediately.
Thyme & Peppermint Tea
Here’s another tasty tea to add to your tasty list of khasi ke upay. 
Adding fresh twigs of thyme and a few peppermint leaves to your cup 
of tea releases the microbial and pain-relieving properties from the 
herbs into the tea. A hot cup of this fragrant tea would definitely 
energise you by uplifting your mood and help you get rid of that 
nagging cough.