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They will save you from coughs and colds: Experts named 9 healing teas that improve immunity

Ihor Romanko

What tea should you drink with a cold to boost your immune system
What tea should you drink with a cold to boost your immune system

Coughing is an unpleasant symptom that can be caused by many things, such as colds, flu, bronchitis, or allergies. In some cases, coughing can be very severe and debilitating.

Fortunately, there are many natural remedies that can help relieve coughs. One such remedy is herbal tea, according to Real Simple.

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9 most effective herbal teas for coughing:

  • Licorice root tea. Licorice is a plant with powerful anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. It can help relieve dry coughs and promote sputum production.
  • Green tea. Green tea is a good antioxidant that can help reduce inflammation and sore throat. It can also help boost the immune system, which can help the body fight off the infection that causes the cough.
  • Chamomile tea. Chamomile is another plant with anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. It can help relieve sore throats and reduce airway inflammation.
  • Elderberry tea. Elderberry is a plant with many beneficial properties, including anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and immunomodulatory effects. It can help relieve dry coughs and promote sputum discharge.
  • Divina tea. Divina is a plant with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and regenerative properties. It can help relieve sore throats, reduce airway inflammation, and promote the healing of damaged tissue.
  • Ginger tea. Ginger is a plant with many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, expectorant, warming, and immunomodulatory effects. It can help relieve dry coughs, promote sputum production, and increase body temperature, which can help the body fight infection.
  • Proskurnia tea. Proscurium is a plant with anti-inflammatory, emollient, and expectorant properties. It can help relieve sore throats, dry coughs, and promote phlegm discharge.
  • Pepperminttea. Peppermint is a plant with anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties. It can help relieve sore throats, reduce airway inflammation, and reduce airway spasms.

How to make herbal cough tea:

To make herbal cough tea, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon of dried herbs
  • 1 cup of boiling water

Instructions:

  1. Pour boiling water over the herb and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Strain the tea and drink it warm.

You can drink herbal cough tea up to 3 times a day.

Here are some tips for using herbal cough teas:

  • Use only high-quality herbs.
  • If you have any medical problems, consult your doctor before using herbal cough tea.
  • Do not give herbal cough tea to children without consulting a doctor.

Herbal cough teas are an effective and safe way to relieve cough symptoms. They can be especially useful for people who do not want to take medications.

Attention: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For medication, diagnoses, and other medical advice, please consult your doctor.

As a reminder, we have already written about how to improve your overall health.

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