Guaco tea is a great homemade solution to end persistent cough, as it has a potent bronchodilator and expectorant action. This medicinal plant, can be associated with other medicinal plants such as Eucalyptus, being an excellent home remedy option for relieving cough.
Guaco is a medicinal plant that can also be known as snake-herb, vine-catinga or snake-herb, which is indicated for the treatment of several respiratory problems, as it is able to decrease the inflammation of the throat and relieve cough.
Some recipes that can be prepared with this medicinal plant include:
1. Guaco tea with honey
Guaco tea with honey combines the bronchodilator and expectorant properties of this medicinal plant, with the antiseptic and calming properties of honey. To prepare this tea you will need:
Ingredients:
- 8 guaco leaves; 1 tablespoon of honey; 500 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
To prepare this tea, simply add the guaco leaves to the boiling water, cover and let stand for approximately 15 minutes. After that time, strain the tea and add the spoon of honey. It is recommended to drink 3 to 4 spoons of this tea a day, until improvements are observed.
2. Guaco tea with Eucalyptus
This tea combines the properties of guaco, with the expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties of eucalyptus. To prepare this tea you will need:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of guaco; 2 tablespoons of dry Eucalyptus leaves; 1 liter of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
To prepare this tea, simply add the guaco and dry leaves or essential oil to the boiling water, cover and let stand for approximately 15 minutes, straining before drinking. If necessary, this tea can be sweetened with honey, and it is recommended to drink 2 to 3 cups of tea a day, as needed.
3. Guaco with milk
Guaco vitamin is also a good option for calming coughs, for example.
Ingredients:
- 20g of fresh guaco, 250 ml of milk (from cow, rice, oat or almond), 2 tablespoons of brown sugar;
Method of preparation:
Bring all the ingredients to the fire and stir until the aroma of the guaco is very evident and the sugar is diluted. The more caramelized the sugar, the calmer the cough. That means stirring, between 5 and 10 minutes, after the milk is very hot. Drink a warm cup before bed.
In addition to these preparations there are other home remedies that can be used in the treatment of cough, check out some recipes for syrups, juices and tea effective in fighting cough in the following video:
