Sputum is a thick mucus fluid formed in the throat as a result of exposure to colds or infections sinuses or allergies of various kinds. It is necessary to treat sputum as soon as it is formed, otherwise it may descend into the lungs causing respiratory infections.
The best 10 simple home remedies that help treat Phlegm:
· Add a pinch of white pepper to a teaspoon of pure honey and take it twice daily for 5 days. This recipe is helpful in treating phlegm and eliminating coughing as well.
· Mix two tablespoons of honey with the same amount of grape juice. Take this recipe 3 times daily for 5 days. This recipe is useful for sputum treatment.
· Mix a medium-sized onion with one lemon, add a cup of boiling water, add the honey to the mixture and let it cool to the room temperature. Drink the whole cup at once and repeat drinking this recipe 3 times a day for 2-3 days until you get rid of phlegm.
· For those who do not like onions can boil mint leaves with a similar amount of eucalyptus leaves in water. Inhale the steam of boiling water. This will treat sputum and comfort from congestion as well.
· Cut a lemon into two halves and sprinkle with salt and pepper and then drain. This helps to dry the mucus and reduce cough.
· Be aware of eating milk and dairy products during the period of exposure to phlegm, because it increases its severity and increases the amount of mucus.
· Avoid grapefruit juice. Although grapefruit is necessary to treat the symptoms of colds, it is not recommended to eat grapefruit in the case of sputum.
· Eat pears several times during the day, they are installed as a chaser and treatment of sputum in children and adults alike.
· Mix 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, a tablespoon of honey, one clove and ginger in a cup of boiling water, stir well and drain. Drink the water whenever needed. It relieves cough and it is considered a wonderful natural sputum remedy.
· A Golden advice in the treatment of sputum: Drink liquids as much as possible especially water. It helps to get out mucus from the throat and eliminates phlegm.
