Find Out How To Make A Natural Decongestant

Thanks to the properties of its ingredients, this natural decongestant allows us to lower the amount of mucus, thus promoting decongestion and helping us to breathe better.

It always helps to know how to make a good natural decongestant at home. For those days when you have a cold or the flu, and your nose and chest are full, you will need it badly.

This remedy is very simple and above all extremely effective. Plus, you won’t experience any of the side effects that often occur with some medications. What are you waiting for to try it?

The benefits of a good natural decongestant

This natural decongestant is suitable for the whole family, even the little ones. Its natural ingredients are available to everyone, are very economical and have the following effects:

• Antiviral action 
• Antibacterial and decongestant properties
• Immune stimulation 
• Anti-inflammatory, antiviral and decongestant action
• This decongestant will allow you to reduce the production of mucus because it promotes decongestion. It will allow you to breathe much better.
• It is very suitable for all types of flu-like conditions, colds and also for those times when you are suffering from allergic conditions.

How to prepare your natural decongestant

Ingredients

• Half a spoonful of ground turmeric (5 grams)
• The juice of one lemon
• 3 tablespoons of honey (90 grams)
• 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
• Half a glass of water (100 ml)
• A pinch of cayenne pepper
• 3 eucalyptus leaves

How to prepare it?

• Start by heating half a glass of water in a kettle, then add the eucalyptus leaves to make the decoction. Then add the pinch of cayenne pepper and the ground turmeric. What we are looking for is to trap all of their properties in the infusion water.
• Once the mixture has come to a boil, turn off the heat and add the honey, apple cider vinegar and the juice of a lemon. Stir everything well. The result does not have to be very thick.
• Filter the mixture well, which will form your natural decongestant, to avoid, for example, eucalyptus leaves remaining.
• Drink two tablespoons during your day, and two before going to bed. You can also give it to your children, but only one spoonful, at the same times of the day.
• This remedy can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. When you drink it, it is important that it is warm, but neither too cold nor too hot.

Other remedies to decongest the nose and throat

In addition to this simple and effective natural decongestant, you can use other remedies on a daily basis to provide relief. Take note :

The infusion of aloe vera, honey and lemon

It is a great remedy for those mornings when you feel like you have a cold. Add a spoonful of aloe vera gel to a glass of boiling water, and let the decoction set. Then add the juice of half a lemon and a spoonful of honey.
Drink it all lukewarm, it will give you great relief.

Onion vapors

It is also an ancient and traditional remedy. It may surprise you, but many people continue to use it because it considers it effective.

What is it about ? Leave an onion cut into quarters on your nightstand. Its characteristic smell acts as a real decongestant, and as a natural antibiotic.

Mint infusion

Simple, delicious and effective. This infusion is ideal if consumed in the middle of the afternoon. To make it, bring a glass of water to a boil and add 5 mint leaves. Wait for the decoction to take place, then let stand for 5 minutes.

When it’s time to drink your infusion, take your cup with both hands and bring it to your face.

Before consuming it, allow the mint vapor to reach your nasal passages. It will relax you, envelop you in its delicious and relaxing scent and boost you. Once the mixture is lukewarm, start drinking it. It’s a great decongestant.

Salted water

It is a technique well known to reduce inflammation of the throat, and promote their healing. What is it about ? Heat a glass of water, and add a spoonful of salt to it. Don’t drink it, just gargle and then spit it out.

The water should never be hot. You can replace the salt with baking soda, which will produce the same effects, and just add a spoonful of it to a glass of water.

In this case, you can drink the mixture in small sips throughout the day. It is a medicinal and curative remedy.