Top 10 common home remedies for treating cough in children
Children often suffer from cough, which has a long course and requires a long treatment period. In order to speed up children\’s recovery, parents usually look for some traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions to treat children\’s cough. Here are 10 folk remedies for treating children’s coughs for parents’ reference.
1. Kelp and lotus seed soup
This is a traditional Chinese medicine commonly used to treat coughs in children. Kelp contains a large amount of iodine, which has a good alleviation effect on symptoms such as bronchitis and cough. Lotus seeds are a Chinese herbal medicine that nourishes lung qi and can enhance the resistance of the respiratory tract and tracheal walls. Put the kelp and lotus seeds into the pot and cook, and let the children drink more.
How to make kelp and lotus seed soup
Put the kelp and lotus seeds into a large bowl, add an appropriate amount of water, put it into a stew pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer slowly for 50 minutes. Add a little sugar to taste if desired.
Notes
Kelp and lotus seed soup is not suitable for pregnant women and patients with diarrhea.
2. Sichuan clam and snow pear soup
Chuanbei and pear soup is a very popular folk remedy for treating coughs in children. Sichuan Fritillaria has the effect of clearing away heat and eliminating phlegm, which can relieve dry cough. Sydney contains a lot of water and vitamins, which can slow down inflammation symptoms. Add Sichuan clam powder into pear juice, cook it and let your children drink more.
How to make Sichuan clam and snow pear soup
Peel, core and cut the pears into small pieces. Put an appropriate amount of water into a pot and heat it, add Sichuan clam powder and snow pear cubes, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for about 1 hour, add a little rock sugar to taste.
Notes
Be careful not to cook the pear and scallop soup too thickly to prevent the excessive sugar content from causing contractions in your child.
3. Lemon honey water
Lemon honey water is a relatively simple home remedy, which has a good effect on relieving initial cough. Lemon contains a large amount of vitamin C, which can enhance immunity and inhibit virus proliferation, while honey has the effects of moistening the lungs, nourishing the stomach, promoting fluid production and relieving cough. Regular consumption can improve cough symptoms.
How to make lemon honey water
Cut 1/2 fresh lemon into small pieces, add an appropriate amount of water, add an appropriate amount of honey and mix well to make a drink. It is recommended to heat it before eating.
Notes
Lemon honey water is suitable for initial coughs and cannot be used as a treatment for long-term coughs.
4. Hot water foot bath
Soaking feet in hot water can help children detoxify, eliminate fatigue, and also help improve cough symptoms. The feet are the \”second heart\” of the human body. Some viruses will accumulate on the soles of the feet. Soaking the feet can make them leave the child\’s body surface, thereby reducing cough symptoms.
How to soak your feet in hot water
Add an appropriate amount of hot water to the basin, as long as the temperature is acceptable but does not burn your feet. When soaking your feet, place your head in a cool room. Massaging the acupoints on the soles of your feet can increase the effectiveness.
Notes
Children should not soak their feet immediately if they have stomach discomfort, and girls should not soak their feet during their menstrual period.
Summary
There are many folk remedies for treating children\’s cough, but everyone should pay attention to distinguish what kind of cough it is and choose the appropriate treatment method to achieve better treatment results. In the process of focusing on the child\’s treatment, do not ignore the importance of the child\’s diet, sleep, exercise and other behaviors for recovery. Paying attention to physical conditioning can help children recover from coughing faster.
