Homemade Remedies for Dry Cough

Coughing is the body’s natural way to keep your throat and airways clear of mucus and irritating particles. A dry cough contains no phlegm and could be a result of the cold, flu, allergies, pollutants or acid reflux. Home remedies for dry cough include using natural foods and herbs.

Natural Foods Effective for Dry Cough

Most foods and ingredients in your home can be used to remedy a dry cough. Grapes are effective when used in homemade remedies for dry cough because they act as an expectorant by clearing the throat’s airways. Black pepper acts similarly by opening up the throat, and sugar cane is beneficial in relieving wheezing in the chest. Honey is one of the most common remedies because it serves as a cough suppressant and has antibacterial properties, as does garlic. Apple cider viinegar is good for coughs as it dissolves mucus and reduces inflammation. Watermelon is helpful in remedying dry cough because it moisturizes the throat.

Homemade Remedies for Dry Cough

Drink a cup grape fruit juice mixed with 1 tsp. honey to relieve dry cough or drink a cup of sugar cane juice to relieve wheezing in the chest (see Reference 1).

Mix 1 tsp. mustard oil with 1 tsp. jaggery (unrefined non-centrifugal sugar). Take 1/4 tsp. of the mixture three times a day (see Reference 1).

Black pepper can be used in many ways. Grind black pepper and raw sugar into a fine powder and mix with clarified butter and let it harden. Break off a piece and suck on it daily. Also mix the ground black pepper with 1 tsp. honey and take it twice daily or mix 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper to a cup of warm milk and drink before bedtime. Another black pepper recipe is to grind three black peppercorns with three cloves and dried ginger into a fine powder. Mix the powder with 1 tsp. honey and take two to three times a day (see Reference 1).

Drink watermelon juice with 1/4 tsp. honey to relieve dry cough (see Reference 1).

Roast a ripe mango and eat it when cooled (see Reference 1).

Eat a garlic clove with meals twice a week (see Reference 1).

Honey can be taken in many different ways. Mix 3 tbsp. lemon juice, 1 cup honey in 1/4 cup warm water. Take 2 tsp. daily. You can also mix 1 tsp. honey with 1 tsp. turmeric powder and take daily(see Resource 2). To help treat a dry cough with a scratchy throat, mix equal parts aloe vera juice and honey and take daily (see Reference 2). Mix 1/2 cup honey with 3 to 4 tbsp. apple cider vinegar. Take 1 tbsp. at bedtime and during the day as needed (see Resource 3). Boil a cup of water with a few slices fresh ginger root and steep for five minutes covered. Add 1/4 tsp. honey. Drink twice daily, once in the morning and once at night (see Reference 1).

Sprinkle salt on a peeled piece of ginger root. Keep chewing it in mouth (see Resource 2).