1. Thai Basil Leaves
Thai Basil Leaves are not only a popular herb in cooking but also a valuable traditional medicine. These leaves have a fragrant, slightly sour taste, and their essential oil contains antibacterial properties that help combat respiratory infections. Thai basil leaves can also expel cold, relieve cough, hoarseness, sore throat, and clear mucus effectively. Ingredients: 30g of fresh Thai basil leaves, 20g of rock sugar. Method 1: Wash the leaves thoroughly, add a little salt, and chew the leaves, swallowing the juice three times a day. Method 2: Wash the leaves thoroughly, chop them, steam with 20g of rock sugar, and sip the syrup slowly. The remaining leaves can be used to gargle, repeating this process three times a day.

2. Ground Tamarind
Ground Tamarind is a wild herb that grows close to the ground, with long-stemmed leaves divided into three heart-shaped leaflets. In traditional medicine, despite its small size, it is considered an effective remedy for hoarseness, though it is not well known. The leaves have a sour taste and cold properties, which help clear heat, relieve symptoms, promote urination, and treat coughs. Therefore, it is often used to treat hoarseness, sore throat, high fever, urinary retention, and swelling from injuries. Ingredients: 150g of ground tamarind leaves, 2g of salt.
Method: Wash 50g of fresh tamarind leaves, add a little salt, and chew them slowly, swallowing the juice gradually.
Method: Wash 50g of fresh tamarind leaves, add a little salt, and chew them slowly, swallowing the juice gradually.

3. Pear
You can use pear, which is not only delicious but also highly effective for treating hoarseness, as an alternative to many antibiotics. Pears are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Pears are excellent for clearing phlegm from the throat and alleviating hoarseness. Simply drinking a glass of pear juice with ginger can quickly relieve hoarseness. Ingredients: 1 pear, water, fresh ginger. Method: Wash and slice the pear and ginger, then place them in a pot with water to boil. Drink while warm.

4. Turmeric Powder
Turmeric powder is not only used for beauty purposes but also to treat certain ailments. The active compound in turmeric powder, Curcumin, has antibacterial and antiseptic properties that are effective for treating digestive issues and respiratory problems, including hoarseness. Ingredients: 1-2 teaspoons of turmeric powder, 1 cup of warm water. Method: Mix 1-2 teaspoons of turmeric powder with a cup of warm water, stir well, and drink. The taste might be slightly strong, but it’s highly beneficial.

5. Rẻ Quạt Plant
The medicinal plant that can treat respiratory issues, especially dry cough and hoarseness in both adults and children, is the Rẻ Quạt plant. This wild plant is commonly found in hilly areas, and many people may not be familiar with it. The Rẻ Quạt plant has a cooling property and a bitter taste, which helps to clear heat, detoxify, stop coughing, dissolve phlegm, reduce inflammation, and aid digestion. It is especially effective for throat-related issues like hoarseness. Ingredients: Stems and roots of the Rẻ Quạt plant, a pinch of salt. Method: Wash the fresh stems and roots, crush them, add a bit of salt, then extract the juice and drink it slowly. Repeat this 2-3 times a day to notice significant improvement in hoarseness.

6. White Radish
White Radish is a common vegetable used in many households for soups and other dishes. However, it is often referred to as “white ginseng” because of its health benefits. White radish has a spicy, cooling taste, and when cooked, it becomes sweet. It is known for its ability to treat respiratory, digestive, and urinary issues. Ingredients: 1 white radish, fresh ginger. Method: Extract the juice from the radish, add 2-3 slices of ginger, and hold the mixture in your mouth before swallowing slowly. Repeat several times a day to see noticeable results.

7. Garlic
Garlic is a herb known for its ability to prevent and treat various health issues. It contains essential oils, sulfur compounds, and polysulfur de vinyle, as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, and antimicrobial properties including allycin and allycetoin. Simply consuming 3-4 cloves of garlic daily, or adding it to meals to reduce its pungency, can be an effective remedy for hoarseness. This method will help you regain your voice quickly.

8. Red Lime
Red lime is a type of lime with a thin yellow skin when ripe, a pinkish interior, and a pleasant sour taste. It contains a high amount of essential oils and can be used in its entirety for medicinal purposes. When soaked with honey and rock sugar, it becomes a potent remedy for hoarseness and a great solution for colds. Ingredients: 1.5 kg red lime, 700g rock sugar, 1 liter of pure honey, 100g salt. Method: After cleaning the red limes, soak them in saltwater for about 30 minutes. Dry the limes thoroughly, slice them while keeping the seeds intact, and layer them alternately with rock sugar in a jar. Pour honey over the mixture, then press the limes down. Let it sit for about 3 months before using it as a remedy.

9. Mung Bean Sprouts
Mung bean sprouts are a familiar vegetable in many households. In addition, they are a valuable herb rich in minerals like Calcium and Iron. Particularly, mung bean sprouts contain high amounts of Vitamin C and E while being low in calories. The sprouts have a sweet, slightly spicy taste and a cooling property, making them effective for detoxifying the body, boosting immunity, and reducing heat. Ingredients: 100g-150g mung bean sprouts, 300 ml boiled water. Method: Wash 100g-150g of mung bean sprouts, crush them and place them in a bowl. Boil 300 ml of water, pour it over the sprouts, and cover. Let it steep for 15-20 minutes until the nutrients are released. After straining the mixture, drink the infused water throughout the day.

10. Kumquat
Kumquat, also known as tắc, is a sour fruit often used as a seasoning in cooking and refreshing drinks. But you may be surprised by its amazing medicinal benefits. Kumquat can be used as a remedy for phlegm, coughs, hoarseness, lost voice, and to treat respiratory and digestive issues effectively. Ingredients: Water, a pinch of salt, 250g kumquat, 75g rock sugar, 40ml honey, ginger. Method: Place 250g kumquat in water with a little salt, soak for 30 minutes, then rinse. Cut the kumquat and add ginger, 75g rock sugar, and 40ml pure honey. Steam for 1 hour, strain the mixture, and drink the infused liquid.
