It’s unavoidable to get sick nowadays. And winter is one season where coughs and colds are common. And if you’re not familiar with Japan’s policies which may differ from your country, it can be quite strict when it comes to what medicine you’re allowed to bring regardless if it is an over-the-counter drug or prescribed medicine. So is there an alternative way to cure common ailments?
Japanese Cough Home Remedies
Despite the stringent policy in Japan, you’re in luck when you’re looking for natural remedies.
And there are tons of fresh from farm natural ingredients you can find in your local market.
So what are these cough home remedies? Keep reading to know.
Renkon
Renkon or lotus root is known in many Japanese cuisines as part of cooking or even as an appetizer but also has medicinal properties due to the polyphenols and tannins found in renkon. It is effective in many respiratory problems and even hay fever. In fact it is prescribed in coughs, tuberculosis, and asthma. It is known as a decongestant which helps eliminate mucus overtime. It helps in boosting the immune system which is, amazingly, this plant is rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. When used at home, renkon is perfect to mix with ginger and honey together.
Honey
This wondrous natural ingredient is accessible in Japan and is known to effectively help in suppressing coughs. Dextromethorphan, a medicine for coughing, is known to work similarly with honey thanks to its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which helps in easing coughs, soothes the throat like a coating on it and speeds up healing. It also helps reduce nighttime cough when sleeping thus, supporting in making a patient recover fast.
Green Tea
Green tea isn’t just an afternoon treat. In fact, it has anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties and is rich in flavonoids and antioxidant polyphenols. And it is known to relieve cough and sore throat and most commonly, it is added with honey and/or lemon to drink as a remedy. It is also effective to ease pain due to sore throat by gargling it but first, let it cool. And if you’re feeling like you might get sick, green tea helps in preventing the growth of viruses and bacterias.
Umeboshi
Umeboshi or pickled plums has a majestic history as part of samurai’s field ration due to their belief that it eases fatigue. And true to its old belief, when umeboshi is heated and added to tea, it helps to perspire thus, helps in lowering body temperature. Also, umeboshi has antibacterial properties due to its citric acid aiding in easing coughs and colds. Moreover, for a sick patient it helps in increasing saliva to stimulate good digestion.
Conclusion
These home remedies help in speeding up coughing but it may not be the total cure. It can, although, ease cough and aids you in easing the pain of feeling sick.
There are alot more home remedies in Japan for coughs and local natural medicines but for now, this will be the top in our list. Which one of these home remedy ingredients are you going to try?
References:
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682492.html
https://www.verywellhealth.com/honey-for-coughing-1298405
https://www.lybrate.com/topic/benefits-of-lotus-root-and-its-side-effects