Some great options for home remedies to help treat pneumonia, when done at home, are natural syrups prepared with medicinal plants, such as thyme, cinnamon, eucalyptus and artichoke because they help to strengthen the body's natural defenses, being very useful for respiratory diseases.
However, the use of these home remedies does not exclude the need to ingest the medications prescribed by the doctor and adequate nutrition so that the patient can recover more quickly.
1. Thyme tea with honey and lemon
A great home remedy for pneumonia is thyme tea with honey and lemon, as it helps to eliminate lung infection and facilitates the removal of phlegm. Lemon is rich in vitamin C, which helps to strengthen the body's natural defenses and improve well-being.
Ingredients
- 10 g of fresh thyme leaves1 cinnamon stick1 cup of water50 g of honeyPure juice of 1/2 small lemon
Method of preparation
Place the thyme, cinnamon and water in a pan, cover and leave on low heat for 30 minutes. Then put out the fire and let it warm. Strain, add honey and lemon juice and mix well, allowing to set for another 5 minutes. Take 1 spoon of this syrup 2 times a day, morning and evening, for up to 7 days.
This syrup is contraindicated in pregnancy and for children under 6 years.
2. Eucalyptus tea
A good home remedy for pneumonia that can be used by children is eucalyptus tea because it helps eliminate phlegm, aiding in the removal of infected secretions from the lung and in the treatment of cough. Eucalyptus can be used as tea or inhaled through tea steam.
Ingredients
- 1 spoon of chopped eucalyptus leaves 1 cup of boiling water
Method of preparation
Add 1 tablespoon of chopped eucalyptus leaves in a cup and cover with boiling water. After warm, strain and drink.
You can also inhale the steam from this tea or put 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil in a bowl with 1 liter of boiling water for a few minutes. To alleviate the symptoms of baby pneumonia, the bowl can be placed inside the baby's room while he sleeps, but at a safe distance to prevent burns.
3. Artichoke tea
A good home remedy for pneumonia is artichoke tea because it has blood purifying properties that help the body to recover more quickly from pneumonia.
Ingredients
- 2 to 4 g of artichoke leaves
1 cup boiling water
Method of preparation
Add the artichoke leaves and the boiling water in a cup and let stand for 5 minutes. Strain and then drink.
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