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Cabbage leaf with honey from cough

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Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Cabbage is used to eliminate both dry and wet cough. It can be taken orally, and can be used for external use.

For external use - make compresses from cabbage with the addition of honey. To do this, take a leaf of cabbage, dip it into hot water for a couple of minutes. Wait until the product is softened, and then spread out on a towel. On top of the leaves you need to get wet, then apply a thin layer of honey. Then put a sheet of honey on the body. Honey must be in contact with the body. Withstand 2-3 hours, wrapped in a warm blanket or scarf.

Also for external use, you can use a compress. To make it, you need to boil a quarter of the cabbage, crush it. The resulting mass is put on gauze, carefully mixed with honey about a homogeneous consistency. Wrap, then put the compress on the sternum. Top covered with cellophane, warm cloth and wrapped in a warm blanket.

To make such a compress, you can grind the cabbage, wrap it, but do not add honey. Honey is placed in a thin layer over the gauze and is applied to the body. Usually applied to the sternum, but with a strong cough it is possible to apply and on the back.

For ingestion, cabbage finely shred. Squeeze the juice from the resulting mass, add honey to it, drink one tablespoon. You can also finely chop cabbage, allow it to stand for half an hour, then mix with honey. Take small portions during the day. A quarter of a small cabbage should be enough for a day.

You can also use sauerkraut. In addition to affecting the respiratory system, it also normalizes digestion, peristalsis and motor skills. To prepare the medicine, take one glass of juice, add 1 tablespoon of honey, mix thoroughly. Preheat, drink in a warm or hot form.

You can take the usual sauerkraut, without juice. Stir it with honey, use 1-2 tablespoons during the day. For a day you need to eat a small portion, approximately 100-150 grams. On the nights you can drink cabbage juice with honey.

Cabbage leaf with honey from cough

From a cough can help compress from ordinary cabbage leaf with honey. For use, you need to select a large leaf of cabbage, carefully wash it. The leaves should be juicy and fresh. It is also important that the leaves are whole and not damaged.

Immediately before the procedure, you should put the leaves in boiling water, hold for several minutes. Then take it out, get wet with a towel, spread it out. On top of the leaves lay a thin layer of honey, put on the affected area (thorax or trachea). Wrap the compress on top of several layers of warm cloth, or a scarf. It is necessary to impose the side on which honey is located. Withstand the compress for 10-15 minutes, after which it is removed, dry the skin. Similarly, compress the back.

With a strong cough, apply a compress on the back and chest, wrap it well, cover the person with completely warm blankets. Leave the compress until morning. If the compress do in the daytime ,. Then it should be followed by a sleep lasting at least 2-3 hours, after which you can remove the compress and wipe dry your skin. After a compress it is recommended to drink tea with honey or with milk.

Usually the condition improves after the first compress, but this is not enough. To achieve a sustainable result, at least 7-8 compressions are required. Such treatment can be done for adults, children and even pregnant women. The only contraindication is the allergic reaction to honey.

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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.

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