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Best Home Remedies to Clear Chest Congestion

Dr. Shikha Sharma , Modified: November 04, 2014 17:23 IST
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Chest congestion is a common infection which is caused

due to inflammation of the lower tract of the respiratory
system. It is one of the typical after-effects of cold and flu.
Some of the common symptoms may include coughing,
sore throat, shortness of breath, tightness, wheezing and
even fever. But, you don't have to rely only on medicines.
Certain foods help relieve and clear up congestion before
it worsens. (10 foods to keep the flu away)
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Easy and effective home remedies to fight chest congestion

Mulethi (Licorice) - Mulethi is a very effective demulcent. It works on the tough mucous
cells which can then easily be coughed out by the lungs. It also cleans the tracts and
soothes the irritation that one feels. It can be boiled in water along with other herbs to
make a healing decoction. However, pregnant women should avoid consuming it.
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Cinnamon - It is a great antiseptic which helps in relieving cough. Add cinnamon

powder, ginger and mulethi to water and allow it to boil till it reduces to half. Drinking a
cup of this concoction thrice a day is an effective remedy for congestion in the lungs.
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Ginger- This is one of the most popular herbs used in Ayurveda for treating ailments.
Ginger is particularly effective for all kinds of respiratory problems like lung congestion,
cough, cold and allergies. For best results, fresh ginger should be used. The active
compounds of ginger help in dissolving and bringing out the phlegm. (There's
something about ginger)
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Eucalyptus oil - It is a very good antiseptic for the lungs. To use it, break a capsule of
eucalyptus oil in a cotton ball and inhale the vapours. Alternatively, you can take steam
with few drops of eucalyptus oil added to the water.
Soups with spices - Hot soups with herbs and spices like garlic, galangal and black
pepper are recommended for clearing congestion. These spices not only dilate the
airways to make breathing easier but also help to pull out congestion from the lungs.
(10 best soup recipes)
Sesame oil - Massage your chest with sesame oil mixed with almond oil. Also, rub some
oil on the soles of your feet.
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Besides the above remedies, there are certain things that you must definitely avoid. Stay
away from dairy products (epically processed cheese), fried foods, refined foods, frozen
foods and rice as they can aggravate congestion.
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A simple remedy is take 8 pieces of tablet size ginger, and 8 of Garlic tablet size and take one by one in the
morning with water, swallow it raw and see the difference
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Don't you reckon it would be too strong? I mean ginger might still be ok but garlic if swallowed raw will burn
tracts.
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Chest congestion is a common infection which is caused