Ingredients
- Warm water
- Honey
- Lemon
- Fresh ginger
- Salt
- Herbal teas (peppermint or thyme)
- Apple cider vinegar
- Steam (from a hot shower or bowl of hot water)
- Eucalyptus or peppermint essential oils (optional)
Instructions
- Stay Hydrated: Begin by drinking plenty of water to help thin out mucus and make it easier to clear.
- Honey and Lemon Drink: Mix a tablespoon of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice in a warm cup of water. Honey soothes the throat, while lemon helps break up mucus.
- Ginger Tea: Boil fresh ginger slices in water for 5-10 minutes. Ginger has natural anti-inflammatory properties that can help clear phlegm.
- Saltwater Gargle: Mix half a teaspoon of salt in warm water and gargle. This can help loosen mucus in the throat.
- Steam Inhalation: Boil water and pour it into a bowl. Lean over the bowl and cover your head with a towel, inhaling the steam to help loosen mucus. You can add a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint oil to the steam for added benefits.
- Herbal Tea: Drink warm herbal teas such as peppermint or thyme, which are known to soothe the throat and clear phlegm.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to warm water and drink. This may help balance the body’s pH and break down mucus.
- Rest and Avoid Irritants: Get plenty of rest and avoid irritants such as smoke or pollution, which can make mucus worse.
Repeat these methods as needed to help clear phlegm naturally and soothe your throat!