Some great home remedies to help with the treatment of pneumonia when it comes to home remedies are natural syrups made from medicinal plants such as thyme, cinnamon, eucalyptus and artichokes because they help strengthen the body's natural defenses and are very useful for respiratory diseases.
However, the use of these home remedies does not exclude the need for ingestion of medications prescribed by the physician and an adequate diet so that the patient can recover more quickly.
1. Thyme tea with honey and lemon
A great home remedy for pneumonia is thyme tea with honey and lemon as it helps to eliminate the infection of the lung and facilitates the withdrawal of the phlegm. Lemon is rich in vitamin C, which helps strengthen the body's natural defenses and improve well-being.
Ingredients
- 10 g fresh thyme leaves
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 50 g of honey
- Pure juice of 1/2 small lemon
Method of preparation
Place the thyme, cinnamon and water in a pan, cover and leave on low heat for 30 minutes. Then put out the fire and let it cook. Strain, add the honey and lemon juice and mix well, letting it rinse for another 5 minutes. Take 1 spoonful of this syrup 2 times a day, morning and evening, up to 7 days.
This syrup is contraindicated in pregnancy and for children under 6 years.
2. Eucalyptus tea
A good home remedy for pneumonia and that it can be used by children is eucalyptus tea because it helps to eliminate phlegm, aiding in the removal of infected secretions from the lung and in the treatment of cough. Eucalyptus can be used as tea or inhaled through the tea vapor.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chopped eucalyptus leaves
- 1 cup boiling water
Method of preparation
Add 1 tablespoon chopped eucalyptus leaves in a cup and cover with boiling water. After kneading, straining and taking.
You can also inhale the steam of this tea or put 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil in a bowl with 1 liter of boiling water for a few minutes. To relieve the symptoms of pneumonia in baby, the bowl can be placed inside the baby's room while he sleeps, but at a safe distance to avoid burns.
3. Artichoke Tea
A good home remedy for pneumonia is artichoke tea because it has purifying blood properties that help the body to recover faster from pneumonia.
Ingredients
- 2 to 4 g of artichoke leaves
1 cup boiling water
Method of preparation
Add the artichoke leaves and the boiling water in a cup and let stand for 5 minutes. Strain and drink then.
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