Fluctuating temperatures can cause flu-like symptoms and coughs, which can be a nuisance in our daily lives. Here’s a handy tip to treat coughs with red onions.
How to Make Red Onion Cough Syrup
Ingredients
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100g red onions
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Water
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Honey
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or
Instructions
Step 1: Peel and wash the red onions.
Step 1: Peel and wash the red onions.
Step 2: Slice the onions thinly and place them in a porcelain or glass bowl. Steam the onions for about 7-10 minutes until they are cooked and release their juices.
Step 2: Slice the onions thinly and steam them.
Step 3: Use a strainer to filter the steamed onions and extract the juice. Add honey to taste and stir well.
Step 3: Filter the onions and add honey to taste.
Your red onion syrup is now ready! Take this syrup 2-3 times a day for effective relief from coughs.
Take the red onion syrup 2-3 times a day for effective relief from coughs.
Reference: 12 Simple, Effective, and Quick Home Remedies for Coughs
In traditional Eastern medicine, red onions have warm properties and a spicy taste. They are known to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral effects. Red onions help reduce inflammation, soothe sore throats, and suppress coughs.
Red onions are a traditional remedy for coughs in Eastern medicine.
Honey, on the other hand, has a neutral property and a sweet taste. It contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds that help fight off harmful bacteria. The sweetness of honey soothes sore and itchy throats, while its anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling and promote healing in the throat’s mucous membranes.
Honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help fight off harmful bacteria.
However, this remedy may not be suitable for everyone. According to Eastern medicine doctors Nguyen Ngoc Thu Hien and Tran Van Nam, “This remedy is not recommended for very young children, especially infants up to 1.5 years old, as it may cause poisoning. For these children, it is best to consult a doctor for advice on managing persistent coughs.”
We hope that this article has provided you with valuable information on treating coughs with red onion syrup. Wish you good health!
Source: Dan Tri Newspaper