Black radish syrup for cough

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Preparation time5 min
Waiting time2 hours
Ready in2 h 5 m

Treat your cough at home with a natural, simple syrup made from black radish and honey.

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Ingredients

Materials

- spoon or knife

Preparation

  • Wash the radish and cut into 2 equal halves.
  • The 2 halves of radish are hollowed with a spoon or a knife.
  • Add honey to the hollow made in radishes and place them near a heat source.
  • After a minimum of 2 hours (ideally 6-12 hours) a syrup can be consumed. As it is consumed, add honey again until the radish shell begins to dry.

Observations

Another method of obtaining this syrup is by cutting the radish into slices and forming honeycomb stars. Similarly, a syrup is formed.

Administration

It is taken 3-4 times a day and as it is consumed add honey and until the radish shell begins to dry.

Effects and benefits

  • soothes dry cough
  • fluidize expectations

Side effects

- in large quantities it can become a diuretic

FAQ 💡❓

How effective is black radish syrup for dry coughs?

➡️ It is very effective due to the natural sulfur compounds that have an expectorant, fluidizing and anti-inflammatory effect, calming dry or irritating coughs.

How to properly prepare black radish syrup at home?

➡️ Cut the top of the radish, gently scoop out the inside, add honey and leave to macerate for 4–8 hours, until the syrup forms at the base.

Is black radish syrup suitable for children?

➡️ Yes, but only for children over 3 years old and in small doses (1 teaspoon 1-2 times a day), taking care of possible digestive reactions.

What type of cough does black radish syrup treat best?

➡️ It is especially effective for dry coughs, but also for mild productive coughs, by stimulating expectoration.

Can it be consumed daily and for how long?

➡️ Yes, it can be consumed for 3–5 consecutive days, in doses of 1–2 tablespoons per day, but not more than a week without a break or medical advice.

Are there any adverse effects to consuming black radish syrup?

➡️ In case of excessive consumption, it can cause bloating, heartburn or gastrointestinal irritation, especially in sensitive stomachs.

Is it contraindicated for people with ulcers or gastritis?

➡️ Yes, black radish can irritate the gastric mucosa, being contraindicated in case of gastric, duodenal ulcers or acute gastritis.

Is black radish syrup compatible with allopathic treatments?

➡️ Generally yes, but it is best to administer it at a distance from other medicinal syrups and with medical advice in chronic cases.

Can the syrup extracted from radish be kept for several days?

➡️ It is ideal to prepare it daily, but it can be kept for a maximum of 24 hours in the refrigerator, in a closed container, so as not to ferment.

Is black radish syrup effective in colds or viruses?

➡️ Yes, it helps to calm coughs, reduces inflammation of the respiratory tract and stimulates the immune system through the content of active compounds and vitamin C.

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