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Cocoa with honey and oil for coughs

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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Cocoa is valued for the butter it contains. It contains a large amount of polyphenols, which have the main healing effect. Cocoa is recommended as a preventive measure to eliminate colds and coughs. It relieves residual effects and prevents complications. Due to its stimulating effect, blood circulation improves dramatically, resulting in increased blood circulation in the respiratory system. This stimulates metabolic processes: more oxygen and nutrients enter the lungs, and metabolites are removed. The oil warms the body well, penetrates deep tissues, and relaxes the nervous system. In addition, cocoa butter liquefies phlegm and mucus and removes it from the bronchi.

Cocoa butter is not only taken internally. It has found wide application as an ointment that has a warming effect, as a prophylactic ointment applied to the mucous membranes of the nose to prevent bacterial and viral infections. It has no side effects, it is useful for children and pregnant women. Children love to be treated with this remedy. Thanks to its pleasant taste and aroma, they take it for a delicacy, not a medicine.

The basic method of preparation is to melt the butter. Place it in a microwave oven for 10 seconds, or boil it in a special container over low heat. Achieve a homogeneous mushy state, then take half a teaspoon after meals, or add to other products, mix with other ingredients.

You can use cocoa powder, but traditionally cocoa butter is considered more effective. It is important to remember that the oil should not be taken before bedtime, as it significantly tones the body and can lead to insomnia and anxiety.

The traditional recipe is a mixture of honey and cocoa butter. To prepare the mixture, you must first melt 3-4 tablespoons of cocoa butter in a water bath, add the same amount of honey, and mix thoroughly. Take 1 teaspoon twice a day.

Dry cocoa powder can be used instead of butter. To prepare the mixture, take 3-4 tablespoons of honey. Melt it in a water bath, add 2-3 teaspoons of cocoa powder, dissolve, stirring constantly. Take one teaspoon twice a day. Can be added to tea or milk. It is better to use cocoa butter, it softens the throat better, does not cause irritation, has more healing properties.

Cocoa with honey and oil for cough

Cocoa butter has proven itself to be a good choice as it has a softening effect. To prepare it, use butter and natural dark chocolate (100 grams each). Melt it all over low heat, stirring constantly. You should get a homogeneous mass of one shade. Then add 3 tablespoons of lard. Also stir slowly, bring to complete dissolution. Then add 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder, stirring evenly, 5-6 tablespoons of honey.

It is recommended to grind the chocolate on the track beforehand, since it will dissolve poorly in oil. After preparation, you can cool the product and let it harden. You can take 1 tablespoon three times a day, or more often if coughing attacks occur. You can add it to tea or hot milk.

They also use this mixture: dissolve 100 grams of butter in a water bath. Gradually add badger or visceral fat, also dissolve (about 30-40 grams). Then add the same amount of honey, bring to a uniform consistency. Remove from heat, stir slowly, add about 30-40 ml of aloe juice. You can add 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon and ginger. This will enhance the warming effect, and also increase the healing properties of the remaining components.

A drink is used, for the preparation of which milk is required as a base. Milk is brought to a boil, removed from the heat, 1 tablespoon of honey and half a teaspoon of cocoa butter are added. Mix thoroughly until completely dissolved, drink before bed.

There is another drink. To prepare it, heat a glass of baked milk, add 1 teaspoon of honey, propolis and cocoa butter. Then add a cinnamon stick. Let it brew for 4-5 minutes, covered with a lid or saucer. Drink the whole glass at once, hot.

Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Cocoa with honey and oil for 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.

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