Cure coughs completely with 6 types of leaves.

Without the need for medication, the following leaves will help women quickly and naturally relieve coughs for their families.

1. Polygonum leaves

Besides being a spice that enhances the flavor of dishes, the leaves of the river plant can also effectively relieve coughs for the whole family.

The riverbank plant (Xương sông) can effectively treat coughs with phlegm and coughs caused by colds.

Ingredient:

- 2-3 young leaves of Polygonum multiflorum

- 5 teaspoons of honey

Making:

- Wash the Piper sarmentosum leaves thoroughly, chop them finely, and put them in a bowl with 5 tablespoons of honey.

- Place this bowl in a steamer and then drink the resulting liquid.

- Take twice a day, continuously for about 5 days.

2. Lemon balm leaves (or Perilla leaves)

Lemon balm, also known as thick-leaved mint, is an aromatic herb with velvety leaves, a spicy taste, and warming properties.

Lemon balm leaves contain cavaron, a compound that helps to loosen phlegm and detoxify the body, so they can be used as a remedy for coughs and sore throats.

Ingredient:

- 15-16 lemon balm leaves

- 4-5 green kumquats

- Rock sugar

Making:

Method 1: Crush mint leaves, then mix with 10ml of boiling water, let it steep, then strain and drink the liquid twice a day.

Method 2: Wash the lemon balm leaves and green kumquats (keep the peel on), put them in a blender and blend until smooth. Add rock sugar to make it easier to drink, then steam it in a double boiler for about 20 minutes. Drink continuously 1-2 times a day until the cough subsides.

3. Perilla

Perilla leaves are warm in nature, spicy in taste, and very good for treating coughs in children.

Ingredient:

- Perilla leaves

- Starfruit blossom

+ Male papaya flowers

- Rock sugar

Making:

- Place all ingredients in a ceramic bowl with a small amount of filtered water. Cook over a low heat, preferably over charcoal, for as long as possible. Afterwards, let cool or transfer to a glass bottle for later use (do not use in plastic bottles and do not refrigerate).

Give your baby about 1/2 teaspoon daily.

4. Chives

Chives are a medicinal herb that nourishes the liver and kidneys, warms the back and knees; in particular, chive leaves can be quite effective in treating coughs.

Ingredient:

- Choose about 5-10 chives

- Take a sufficient amount of rock sugar.

Making:

- Put chives and rock sugar in a bowl, steam it in a double boiler, then strain and drink the liquid.

- Take about 2-3 teaspoons each time, twice a day.

5. Houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata is a herb with a sour, spicy taste and cooling properties, affecting the liver and lung meridians. Besides its effects in clearing heat and detoxifying, Houttuynia cordata is also one of the most effective natural antibiotics for treating coughs in children.

Ingredient:

- A handful of Houttuynia cordata

- Take a bowl of concentrated rice water and strain out the rice bran that settles at the bottom.

Making:

- Wash the Houttuynia cordata leaves thoroughly, then put them in a mortar and pestle and grind them into a paste.

- Add the prepared rice water and crushed Houttuynia cordata leaves to a pot, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and continue simmering for about 20 minutes until the Houttuynia cordata is soft and mushy. Then remove from the heat, let cool, and strain the liquid for the baby to drink.

- Drink 2-3 times a day, about 1 hour after meals.

Note: While consuming Houttuynia cordata, your child may experience slightly loose stools. This is completely normal.

6. Chrysanthemum greens (Tần ô)

Chrysanthemum greens have a mildly sweet, slightly bitter, and pungent taste, a fragrant aroma, and a cooling effect. They are commonly used in soups and hot pot dishes, but are also an effective remedy for coughs.

For adults with chronic coughs, simply consuming chrysanthemum greens soup regularly, such as chrysanthemum greens cooked with lean pork or snakehead fish, is sufficient. However, for children, treating coughs requires more time and effort in preparation.

Ingredient:

- Chrysanthemum leaves

- Honey

Making:

- Wash the chrysanthemum leaves thoroughly, chop them finely, then add a little honey and steam them for about 20 minutes to extract the juice, then give it to the baby to drink.

- It is recommended to give this to your child for about 3-5 days.

According to Health and Life