In winter, coughing is our "old friend". Once we have a cough, we tend to buy cough medicine without much thought. However, these medicines can be harmful to our bodies. Therefore, when it comes to cough medicine in winter, we need to be cautious. If we want a safe and effective way to stop coughing, diet is a good choice. So what foods are good for stopping coughs? Let's take a look!
Traditional Remedies for Stopping Coughs and Phlegm in Winter
1. Vinegar-fried eggs for treating coughs
Vinegar-fried eggs are very effective in treating various types of coughs. Here's how to make them: Take one egg and beat it in a bowl until well mixed. Add half a spoonful of rice vinegar to a frying pan and heat it gently. Once the vinegar is hot, add the egg and fry it. When the egg is cooked, add some sugar to taste and let it cool before eating. Eat one in the morning and one in the evening. Usually, after two doses, the cough will stop. For severe cases, it may take three days to recover.
2. Ginger-fried eggs for stopping coughs
Take a small piece of fresh ginger and chop it into small pieces. Take one egg and a little sesame oil, and fry them together, like making an omelette (sprinkle the ginger into the egg). Eat it while it's hot, twice a day. After a few days, the cough will be relieved. This remedy is not only tasty but also effective. People with persistent cough without any abnormalities in their lungs can try it.
3. Ginger-stir-fried eggs for stopping coughs
Cut the fresh ginger into small pieces or shreds. Beat the egg in a bowl and mix it well. Heat some oil in a pan, add the ginger and stir-fry it briefly. Then pour in the beaten egg and stir-fry until cooked. Eat it while it's hot. You can adjust the amount according to your preference. It's better to eat it before going to bed at night.
4. Sugar mixed with eggs for treating coughs
For people with chronic bronchitis, coughing can occur easily after catching a cold, accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, and restlessness. Mixing eggs with sugar and steaming them can have a good effect. Here's how to do it: Take a fresh egg and crack it into a small bowl without breaking the yolk or white. Add an appropriate amount of sugar and a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place the bowl in a pot with water and steam it. Eat it all while it's hot before going to bed at night. After 2-3 doses, the cough will be cured. For stubborn coughs, you can eat it more times.
Two Methods Using Walnuts to Treat Coughs
1. Sesame and walnut wine for nourishing the kidneys and stopping coughs
Homemade sesame and walnut wine has the therapeutic effect of nourishing the kidneys and stopping coughs, as well as treating lower back pain. Take 500 grams of white wine, add 30 grams of washed black sesame seeds and 30 grams of walnut kernels. Seal the container and keep it in a cool place. After soaking for 15 days, it's ready to drink. Drink it twice a day, 15 grams each time.
2. Fresh water chestnuts and walnuts for treating whooping cough in children
For children with whooping cough, eating fresh water chestnuts and walnuts together can help alleviate the cough. After peeling them, eat one water chestnut and one walnut at the same time. This remedy is very effective. Eat them two to three times a day, three to four each time.
3. Walnuts, sesame, and ginger powder for treating coughs: Take 5 walnuts, 25 grams of sesame seeds, 25 grams of ginger, and an appropriate amount of brown sugar. Crush the walnuts and sesame seeds into a powder, and crush the ginger without peeling it. Mix them together in a bowl, add brown sugar, and stir well. Take one tablespoon (about 30 grams) of the mixture, dissolve it in warm water, and drink it twice a day, morning and evening.
