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Altai for bronchitis coughs
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Perhaps not everyone knows this delicate pink flower as well as, for example, chamomile or dandelion. And yet it is simply impossible to overestimate the benefits of this herb for bronchitis and severe cough, it is not for nothing that several effective syrups have been created based on marshmallow, which significantly alleviate the patient's condition with an unproductive, debilitating cough.
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It is believed that marshmallow is effective not only for dry coughs, because it has anti-inflammatory, enveloping and softening effects. But due to its property of facilitating expectoration of sputum, its use is also possible for severe wet coughs with scanty and painful discharge of viscous mucus.
Dosing and administration
For the treatment of cough and bronchitis, it is customary to prepare medicines based on the root of the plant; its stems and flowers have a much lesser effect.
Root extract: 1 spoon of crushed raw material is poured with a glass of cooled water and left for half an hour. During this time, the composition is periodically shaken. For bronchitis, take a little strained warm after each meal.
Root syrup: Prepare a syrup from water and sugar, the surface of which is covered with a thin layer of dried licorice root powder. After half an hour, mix the mixture and heat it over a fire until smooth, remembering to stir it all the time. Take the syrup 3-4 times a day. A single dose for adults is 1 tablespoon, for children - 1 teaspoon. Marshmallow syrup is very effective for severe coughs.
Infusion with honey: Boil half a liter of water, cool it to a warm state and add 2 tablespoons of chopped roots. Leave the mixture for 6-7 hours, then strain and add 2 tablespoons of honey. To treat a dry cough, take half a glass of this infusion 4 times a day.
To treat flu, bronchitis and pneumonia, you can also use the leaves of the plant, making an infusion from them (for 1 cup of boiling water take 1 tablespoon of dry leaves). Infuse the composition for about an hour, after which it should be filtered and taken 50 g three to four times a day.
Side effects marshmallow
Side effects of marshmallow are most often reduced to allergic reactions due to individual intolerance. If the medicine is taken for a long time, nausea and vomiting may occur.
Storage conditions
The time for harvesting the plant roots is early autumn. Large roots are crushed and dried in natural conditions, in a dryer or a warm oven.
The shelf life of dry raw materials in glass containers is 3 years. Metal containers can also be used for storage.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Altai for bronchitis coughs" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.