Nobody likes the taste of cough syrup on their tongue, and having a terrible cough that won’t go away is one of the most uncomfortable feelings possible. Coughing is caused not only by irritation in the throat caused by allergens, but also by a buildup of mucus in your bronchial tubes, which can lead to bronchitis, persistent cough, and dry heaving in the lungs.
What if I told you that there was a natural way to alleviate these symptoms that would cost you nothing in terms of your health? The concept is to make a mixture of honey, coconut oil, and wheat. Then, merely strap it to your chest overnight to started all it to aid in soothing your symptoms!
It is called a “Honey Wrap.”
What exactly is the problem with cough syrup and prescription options? Codeine and dextromethorphan
Codeine sulfate is an opioid analgesic (a pain relief) with a long list of typical adverse effects such as drowsiness light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, and so on. Of course, these can be worsened when combined with other sleep-
inducing drugs, as is common when trying to manage multiple symptoms such as mucus in the airways, nasal pressure, and allergic symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose, and so on.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressor frequently found in over-the-counter medications. This medication is used to suppress signals to your brain that tell it to spasm your lungs in an attempt to rid them of irritants, as well as signals from your throat that tell your brain to make a powerful cough from your lungs to push the mucus stuck in your throat out.
So what can a Honey Wrap do for you? The specifics
The first ingredient of importance is not honey, but coconut oil! Because coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, it is believed to dissolve the lipid coating around some viruses, making them more susceptible to immune system attack!
Honey has frequently been used ingested to temporarily reduce common cold symptoms such as sore, itchy throats and sneezing fits. By applying the combination topically and enabling it to be taken into your system, we are trying to directly address the cause of the issue: the mucus in the airways.
Recipe: Honey Wrap (adapted from a recipe by best health guide)
• Supplies/Ingredients
• Raw organic honey
• Coconut oil
• Flour
• Napkin
• Adhesive medical tape
Directions:
Mix a teaspoon of flour with some honey, and then add some warmed coconut oil. Apply to a napkin and secure with medical tape in the middle of your chest. This all-natural compress can be applied overnight to an adult or for 2-3 hours to a kid. After the first treatment, you should see some effects, but as with all natural therapies, patience is required.
Try this technique out! You can be guaranteed safety and cost-effectiveness because this is an all-natural therapy that uses very little of the goods in question. Furthermore, even if it isn’t for you, you now have some safety information regarding common cough-related pharmaceuticals!