Top 14 Proven Folk Tips to Effectively Relieve Phlegm

Salted lemon has been a familiar ingredient in Vietnamese culture and traditional remedies. Using salted lemon water is a simple and effective way to treat cough and phlegm.

• How to make: Start by cleaning the lemon. Boil the lemon briefly, then soak it in cold water with vinegar for about 2 hours. Finally, place the lemon in a jar and fill it with salted water.

• How to use: For cough relief, suck on 1/8 of a salted lemon before bedtime, swallowing it slowly until finished, then sleep.

• Note: Do not drink water afterward to avoid washing away the lemon.

Ginger, renowned since ancient times for its myriad folk healing properties, combines its inner warmth with the spiciness of cinnamon, and the sweetness of honey to effectively soothe your cough.

• How to make: Mix finely grated ginger, cinnamon, osmanthus, and honey into a blended solution, adding a bit of water.
  

• How to use: Consume the mixture twice daily.

Indulge in the magic of a savory blend – Onion and Lime elixir.

Onion, a kitchen staple in Vietnam, takes center stage in battling coughs. Mix the essence of onion and lime with a cup of hot water. Add a touch of pure honey for soothing relief.

Continuing with another honey remedy for cough: pure honey mixed with a pinch of white pepper seeds for quick and effective relief.

• How to make: Add a pinch of white pepper seeds to 1 teaspoon of pure honey.

• Usage: Consume twice a day, continuously for 5 days.

Cough and sore throat are signs of the flu along with fever. A blend of honey-soaked ginger and a few kumquats is a mixture that helps you reduce cough effectively without harming your health.

• How to make: Steam honey, sliced ginger, and kumquats.
  

• Usage: Reheat 1-2 tablespoons each time for the patient to drink in the morning and evening.

Peppermint leaves are likened to a 'magical' remedy with countless benefits: for consumption, relieving fullness, aiding digestion, treating freckles, and even alleviating cough.

• How to make: Boil a handful of peppermint leaves and some white mint leaves together in a pot of water.

• Usage: Once the water is boiling, inhale the steam from the pot. This steam helps open up the airways and dries mucus.

Warm water is one of the best ways to help thin mucus.

• Usage: If you wake up with a blocked throat and a hoarse voice, drinking warm water will naturally restore your voice.

Concealed within the mystical beauty of white petals is an incredibly effective cough remedy that you shouldn't overlook.

• How to make: Take clean white rose petals, mix with a bit of rock sugar, add some distilled water, and steam until thoroughly heated.
  

• Usage: Consume 2 - 3 spoonfuls each time, 3 - 4 times a day.

With easily accessible ingredients, the mixture of orange and wine is a cough remedy worth remembering.

• How to make: Cut oranges into thin slices and soak them in red wine overnight. Once the oranges are adequately soaked, take out the slices and cook until softened.

• Usage: Consume the cooked orange slices continuously for 1-2 days.

Fish mint leaves possess natural antibiotic properties due to the presence of decanoyl – acetaldehyde. This compound inhibits the activity of bronchial and pulmonary bacteria. Besides, fish mint leaves are rich in vitamins, proteins, iron, calcium, and fiber, promoting overall immunity.

• How to make: Grind a handful of fish mint leaves and mix with rice water. Boil this mixture for approximately 15 minutes, then strain the essence to drink for effective cough relief.
• Usage: Consistently follow for 3 days, drinking twice a day, for efficient phlegm reduction.

• How to make: Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with an equivalent amount of grape juice. Grapes are excellent for treating cough.

• Usage: Consume this mixture three times a day for approximately 5 days.

Chives contain various antibacterial compounds such as allicin, odorin, and sunfit. These compounds help eliminate respiratory bacteria. Additionally, saponin in chives acts as an effective cough suppressant.

• Method 1: Finely chop chives and mix with rock sugar, then steam in a double boiler for 20 minutes. Use the extracted liquid to drink twice a day, 2 tablespoons each time. Chewing the chives is also beneficial.
• Method 2: Combine chives with honey to create a folk remedy for cough with phlegm. Mix chives with honey and steam in a double boiler for 30 minutes, then drink three times a day.

Turmeric possesses excellent antiseptic properties, helping eliminate bacteria and viruses that cause cough, thereby cleansing the respiratory system and improving lung function. You can use turmeric mixed with warm milk to drink every morning and evening before bedtime.

White radish, according to traditional Chinese medicine, has a cooling nature with a sweet and mild taste. It can be used for digestive and respiratory issues. Additionally, white radish is beneficial for individuals with diabetes, hoarseness, and nosebleeds. Many people use white radish as a folk remedy for cough with phlegm.

How to make:
Clean the radish, peel it, then finely slice and squeeze for juice. Cut ginger into thin slices. Mix ginger with radish juice and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.Usage:
Add honey and drink twice a day, approximately 5ml each time. If the mixture is too concentrated, you can dilute it in warm water for easier consumption.