As you know, cough is a reaction of the body that occurs as a result of damage to the mucous membrane by traumatic factors (microbes and viruses, pathogens of various diseases, dust, allergens). Unfortunately, coughing can occur not only in adults, but also in children, and in the latter case, treatment should be prescribed with special care, since the drugs and dosage for the child's body differ from the drugs that are usually prescribed for the treatment of an adult.
Most parents try first to try some kind of folk
remedy for coughing for children and only then turn to pharmacy drugs for help if
alternative medicine is powerless.
If we talk directly about the treatment of cough in children with folk remedies, then it was customary to turn to alternative medicine in this matter a long time ago - this method of recovery has always had a lot of supporters because of its high efficiency and fast positive dynamics.
In the composition of alternative medicine, in any case, there are various herbs that allow you to get rid of the germs that cause cough, but at the same time do not harm the children's body. The most common folk remedy for coughing for children is breast collection, which can be purchased at any pharmacy. The composition of this drug contains a certain combination of medicinal herbs, taken in equal proportions. However, do not forget that some herbs can cause allergies in the child, respectively, even with the use of such treatment, you should always consult with your local pediatrician.
For example, alternative treatment of cough in children with licorice, which is part of some fees, can give the opposite effect if the baby's body is too sensitive. In addition, the syrup from this plant is contraindicated in diathesis.
An interesting effect of coughing is given by carrot juice, which should be mixed in equal parts with water, adding a few teaspoons of honey. Take such a folk remedy for coughing for children should be on a tablespoon at least three times a day before the next meal. Do not forget about black radish, the effectiveness of which has been known since ancient times. After rubbing the root crop, you should let it infuse with honey and take the resulting juice in a teaspoon. However, you should not use this folk remedy for coughing for children without consulting a doctor, since radish juice can irritate the gastric mucosa too much and cause allergic reactions. For those children who are definitely not allergic to citrus fruits, you can try the healing properties of lemon, which allow you to quickly and safely get rid of cough.
The whole fruit should be boiled over low heat for about ten minutes, after which the juice from the lemon should be squeezed into a glass, add glycerin (two tablespoons) and pour honey on top. Such a composition should be taken at least twice a day, it helps to clean the lungs and bronchi.