Discover How To Make A Natural Decongestant

It never hurts to know how to prepare a good natural decongestant. For this reason, we suggest natural options to decongest your airways and relieve discomfort when you have a cold.

This remedy is simple and effective, without the side effects that some types of medications can sometimes cause.

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The benefits of a good natural decongestant

The natural decongestants that we suggest are suitable for the whole family, even the little ones. Its natural elements are accessible and have the following properties:

• Antibacterial
• Anti-inflammatory
• Decongestant
• Immune stimulant
• Antiviral
• Reduces mucus production
• Suitable for flu and allergies, and colds.

Preparation of the natural decongestant

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon of ground turmeric (5 g).
• Juice of 1 lemon.
• 3 tablespoons of honey (90 g).
• 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (60 ml).
• 1/2 glass of water (100 ml).
• A pinch of cayenne pepper.
• 3 eucalyptus leaves.

Preparation

• First, heat the half glass of water in a kettle
• Then add the eucalyptus leaves for the decoction.
• Then, include a pinch of cayenne pepper and ground turmeric.
• Once it has come to a boil, turn off the heat
• Then add the honey, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice.
• Mix well. It should not be too thick.
• Then strain the decongestant to remove pieces of the eucalyptus leaves
• Finally, take it warm in a dose of  2 tablespoons during the day and 2 before going to sleep. Children only 1 tablespoon, morning and evening.

• This remedy can last in the refrigerator for about 2 days.

Other remedies to decongest the nose and throat

Infusion of aloe vera, honey and lemon

Excellent for every morning while you have a cold.

1. Place 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel in a glass of boiling water and allow the decoction
2. Then, add the juice of 1/2 lemon and 1 tablespoon of honey
3. Finally, drink it warm to feel relief.

Steam with onion

It is a remedy as old as it is traditional.

Slice 1 onion into four halves and leave on the bedside table when sleeping. This characteristic smell acts as a decongestant and natural antibiotic.

Mint infusion

1. First, bring a glass of water to a boil
2. Then add five mint leaves
3. Allow the decoction to cook and rest for 5 minutes.
4. Finally, wrap your hands around a cup of this infusion and bring it close to your face. Let the peppermint steam reach your nostrils.
5. Once it’s warm, start drinking.

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Water with salt

The following is a well-known technique to reduce throat inflammation and promote healing: 

1. Heat 1 glass of water (not very hot)
2. Then add 1 tablespoon of salt
3. Don’t drink it. Alone, gargle and then spit.

Another similar decongestant is made with baking soda.

1. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda in a glass of water
2. Then drink it in small sips, throughout the day.