Syrup To Eliminate Homemade Phlegm

Is it possible to prepare a syrup at home to eliminate phlegm? There are several types of cough. In the case of that popularly called “cough with phlegm” (productive or oily in medical terms), there are specific symptoms and, therefore, precise natural remedies.

In this article you can learn how to make a syrup at home to eliminate phlegm from the lungs, as well as some very effective natural recipes for this purpose. 

Productive cough: what to know

If you feel a tightness in your chest and when you breathe you hear a whistling sound, if when you cough it expels phlegm or you feel mucus adhering to the airways or chest, then you have this type of cough.

Productive cough is the consequence of a thick buildup of phlegm, which can be three colors: white, yellow or green , although all are expelled when coughing.

The normal and organic response of the body will always be to cough to eliminate the annoying and unnatural element present in the lungs. The symptoms of productive cough are:

• Persistent cough.
• Sticky phlegm that is expelled by coughing.
• Whistling when coughing or breathing.
• Feeling of oppression.
• Congestion or heaviness in the chest.
• Increased cough in the morning.

As said before, the phlegm can be of different colors, so you need to be careful to know what it is: 

• If it is clear or transparent, it is normal phlegm.
• If it is yellow, it is due to an immune response to an inflammation of the respiratory tract.
• In case it is green, there is a serious bacterial infection such as bronchitis.
• If it’s brown, it’s caused by smog or air conditioning.
• If it is gray, it is due to cigarette smoke.

• Finally, if it is pink, it is usually asthma.

Homemade syrup to eliminate phlegm from the lungs

This is a more than effective recipe for a syrup to eliminate phlegm from the lungs and is not contraindicated for the little ones. The necessary ingredients are:

• One tablespoon of common marshmallow root.
• A tablespoon of flax seeds.
• A cup of muscovado sugar.
• A spoonful of sage.
• A lemon cut into slices.
• A cup of water.

In a saucepan put the water with the sugar and boil it until it dissolves. Add the other ingredients, mix well and remove from the heat. Let fifteen minutes pass, pour and pour into a glass container with an airtight lid.

Drink a tablespoon of this cough syrup three times a day until the situation improves. You must keep it in the refrigerator so that it does not spoil.

Home remedies for cough

As a supplement to the syrup just described, you can enjoy some natural recipes to get rid of the phlegm produced when you cough. This is when the phlegm is white in color.

Water vapors

It is one of the oldest and at the same time most effective home remedies to say goodbye to phlegm. You can make the vapors only with water or also add coarse salt or some medicinal herbs that help solve respiratory problems.

Some of these are, for example, mint, eucalyptus, elderberry, thyme and sage. Boil a pot with water. Once boiling, remove from heat and very carefully bring your face closer and cover your head with a towel.

Remedy with honey and pepper

Both elements have a strong expectorant power, helping to expel phlegm through coughing. Mix a tablespoon of honey with a pinch of ground black pepper; take it twice a day.

Onion-based remedy

This vegetable has numerous benefits for our health. For example, the onion is disinfected and anti-inflammatory, especially for the respiratory tract. To treat cough with phlegm, you can enjoy the beneficial properties of onion in several ways.

The simplest:  cut it in half and smell it.  Another alternative is to prepare a tea with onion and a liter of boiling water (drink three cups a day of the filtered liquid sweetened with honey, lemon and ginger).

Garlic-based remedy to eliminate phlegm

Another of the allies for people with respiratory diseases. This is due to the fact that garlic has numerous compounds that turn it into a natural antibiotic. You can cut a clove of garlic and eat it raw, alone or in a salad. Some opt for a boiling water infusion, such as the onion recipe.

Remedy with milk and ginger

You will need a small slice of ginger root and a glass of warm milk. The first has expectorant properties and if we add the temperature of the milk to it, you can eliminate the phlegm that bothers you so much.

This is a wonderful remedy before going to bed. Mix both ingredients without letting them cool. Also ideal for breathing better and in this way to help you sleep.