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18 July, 2024

Today, we’ll be exploring some natural remedies for coughs using water chestnut leaves, as advised by esteemed physician, Dr. Le Phuong, Deputy Director of the Nhiat Nam Y Institute.

1Steaming Water Chestnut Leaves with Rock Sugar

Ingredients

100g water chestnut leaves
3 tablespoons of rock sugar

Instructions

Step 1 Rinse the water chestnut leaves and soak them in a dilute salt water solution for about 10-15 minutes. Then, remove and rinse again, allowing them to dry before chopping them into small pieces and placing them in a bowl.

Step 2 Crush the rock sugar and add it to the bowl with the water chestnut leaves.

Step 3 Steam the mixture for 30 minutes using the double-boiling method.

Usage

For children: strain the liquid and give them 2-3 teaspoons, twice a day, for a few days to effectively reduce coughing.
For adults: consume the leaves and drink the liquid twice a day.

Water Chestnut Leaves Steamed with Rock Sugar

2Water Chestnut Leaves with Honey

Ingredients

A handful of fresh water chestnut leaves
Pure honey

Instructions

Step 1 Rinse the water chestnut leaves and soak them in a dilute salt water solution for about 10-15 minutes. Then, cut the leaves into 2cm pieces and place them in a bowl.

Step 2 Pour honey into the bowl until the leaves are fully submerged.

Step 3 Steam the mixture for 20-30 minutes using the double-boiling method.

Usage

Strain the liquid before use. Children can take 3-5 ml per dose (equivalent to 1 tablespoon), while adults can take about 10 ml per dose. Consume this mixture for a few days to soothe a cough.

Note: People with diabetes, low blood pressure, pregnant women, and infants under one month old should use honey with caution.

Water Chestnut Leaves with Honey

3Hot Compress with Water Chestnut Leaves

Ingredients

A handful of water chestnut leaves

Instructions

Step 1 Rinse the water chestnut leaves and soak them in a dilute salt water solution for about 10-15 minutes. Then, remove and let them air dry.

Step 2 Heat the leaves and apply them directly to the throat. Be cautious of the temperature to avoid burns.

Step 3 When the leaves cool down, replace them with new heated leaves and repeat the process.

Usage: Apply 2-3 times a day, for about 15 minutes each time.

Hot Compress with Water Chestnut Leaves

4Drinking Water Chestnut Leaf Juice

Ingredients

12-24g water chestnut leaves

Instructions

Step 1 Rinse the water chestnut leaves and soak them in a dilute salt water solution for about 10-15 minutes. Then, remove and let them air dry.

Step 2 Put the leaves in a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 3 Add a glass of water and stir well before straining the liquid.

Usage: Consume 2-3 times a day.

Drinking Water Chestnut Leaf Juice

5Water Chestnut Leaves with Male Papaya Flowers and Lemon Seeds

Ingredients

15g water chestnut leaves
15g male papaya flowers
10g lemon seeds
5 teaspoons of honey

Instructions

Step 1 Rinse the water chestnut leaves and papaya flowers, then chop them into small pieces. Peel and crush the lemon seeds.

Step 2 Place all the ingredients in a bowl and add honey.

Step 3 Mix well and steam for 30 minutes using the double-boiling method.

Usage: Strain the liquid and consume 3-4 times a day.

Water Chestnut Leaves with Male Papaya Flowers and Lemon Seeds

6Water Chestnut Leaves with Turmeric and Lemon

Ingredients

10g water chestnut leaves
20g turmeric
1 lemon
Rock sugar

Instructions

Step 1 Rinse the water chestnut leaves and soak them in a dilute salt water solution for about 10-15 minutes. Then, cut them into small pieces.

Step 2 Roast the turmeric until cooked, then peel and crush it. Slice the lemon thinly.

Step 3 Place all the ingredients in a bowl, adding a small amount of rock sugar. Steam the mixture using the double-boiling method until the sugar dissolves.

Usage: Strain the liquid and consume twice a day, before meals.

Water Chestnut Leaves with Turmeric and Lemon

7Water Chestnut Leaves with Ginger

Ingredients

25g ginger
250g water chestnut leaves
Rock sugar

Instructions

Step 1 Rinse the water chestnut leaves and cut them into small, bite-sized pieces. Slice the ginger into thin pieces.

Step 2 Place the ingredients in a bowl and add a small amount of rock sugar for sweetness. Then, steam the mixture until cooked.

Usage: Children can take about 2-3 ml per dose, twice a day, for 4-5 days consecutively.

Water Chestnut Leaves with Ginger

8Water Chestnut Leaf Porridge

Ingredients

100g water chestnut leaves
50g rice

Instructions

Step 1 Rinse the water chestnut leaves and soak them in a dilute salt water solution for about 10-15 minutes. Then, remove and cut them into small pieces.

Step 2 Cook the rice until soft and season to taste.

Step 3 Add the water chestnut leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Usage: Consume the porridge while it’s still hot to soothe and warm the throat, alleviating discomfort from coughing.

Water Chestnut Leaf Porridge

Reference: 12 Simple, Effective, and Quick Home Remedies for Coughs

We hope that through this article, you have gained valuable knowledge about treating coughs with water chestnut leaves. May this information be of great help to you.

Source: dongyvietnam.org