Natural Homemade Cough Remedy: You Just Need Two Ingredients To Get Relief

Many people experience cough and sore throat as weather changes. The persistence of scratchy feeling in the throat can make you cough. According to a report in Cleveland Clinic, cough is body’s way to protect you from foreign substances that may find their way into your airways. It can clear mucus out of your lungs and airways that can also get rid of irritants and germs.

Recently leading chef Neha Deepak Shah took to her Instagram account and shared a powerful homemade recipe for cough. The recipe just requires only two ingredients and can help you stay away from cough syrups reportedly loaded with chemicals. The effective cough candies will not only help you get relief from cough but will taste good. The ginger and jaggery drops do not include any processed sugar, preservatives, and free from artificial flavours. It can be healthier option than the regular syrups. Check details below:    

Ingredients

• 1 cup jaggery (unprocessed cane sugar)

• ¼ cup of ginger juice

Jaggery will work as a base in the recipe that will offer sweetness and soothe the scratchy throat while ginger juice will offer medicinal properties as it can fight inflammation, soothe throat, and provide relief from cough symptoms. Jaggery can also help in easing throat dryness and provide the much-needed warmth.  

Steps To Prepare

• Mix jaggery and ginger juice in a pan. Keep the flame low to medium as it will help in preventing the jaggery from burning.

• You must ensure to stir the mixture continuously for at least 10 to 12 minutes. The moment jaggery melts, it will begin to bubble and thicken. 

• For ideal cough drops, you need to check the consistency. To check the consistency, drop small amount of the mixture into a bowl filled with cold water. If it solidifies immediately and breaks like a glass upon snapping, it is ready. If it looks stretchy, try to cook for one to two minutes and test again.  

• As soon as the mixture gets the correct consistency, pour it into silicone or metal mould. You can also use a greased tray and cut into small pieces the moment it sets, in case you do not have a mould.    

• Allow the cough drops cool completely. If you see them sticking together, you can dust them with cornflour. It will ensure that they remain fresh for longer.

Tips To Store Ginger Cough Drop

• Shift the cough drops to an airtight container and store in a cool and dry place. They can last for several weeks and you can gulp down one when there is a sore throat or cough.

• Prefer to use silicone or metal moulds to set the cough drops as they can withstand high temperatures.

• The mixture should have right consistency before setting.

Disclaimer: This content is for general informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health or treatment options.