At the first symptoms of viral infections, not many turn to specialists. Most of us prefer to use folk remedies, since their effectiveness has been tested by time and they are safer than drug treatment. One such recipe can be attributed to black radish with honey.
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Black radish with honey is one of the most famous folk methods for treating cough. The fact is that this root crop is rich in essential oils and trace elements. In addition, it has a pronounced antimicrobial and antiseptic effect. Black radish contains lysozyme, which prevents the growth of bacteria and effectively copes with a wet cough, exhibiting a mucolytic effect. A delicious root vegetable contains organic acids, sugars and vitamins, however, its caloric content does not exceed 35 kcal per 100 g of product.
Honey in recipes is a powerful natural antioxidant. It has analgesic and bactericidal properties. Honey reduces the frequency of bronchospasm, thereby enhancing the mucolytic properties of black radish.
Classic recipe from black radish with honey
In order for the tool to turn out to be really effective, it is very important to approach the choice of products for the manufacture of a medicine. When choosing a root crop, it is better to give preference to medium-sized fruits and avoid too large root crops. It is necessary to carefully examine the vegetable for rot and mechanical damage. If the radish is spoiled, there will be no benefit from such a medicine.
As for honey, it is better if it is homemade. Of course, if you are not involved in beekeeping, you will have to buy honey. Such purchases are best done on specialized farms, but not in supermarkets, where you can buy synthetic honey.
The following ingredients are needed for the phased preparation of an effective and fairly original cough remedy:
- black radish weighing no more than 300 g;
- liquid honey - 200 g.
- The step-by-step preparation of the medicine must begin with the treatment of the root crop. The radish must be thoroughly washed and dried. Cut the top of the radish, retreating a few centimeters from the edge.
- In the middle of the fruit, you need to make a funnel, and pulp out.
- Lubricate the resulting recess with honey. Leave on for 2-3 hours.
- The trick of the recipe is that black radish secretes juice constantly, until the moment it starts to fade. The average duration of the "life" of the root crop is 5 days. During this time, black radish produces about 3 liters of juice. However, do not forget that after the radish has started juice and the honey has dissolved in it, the liquid is drained, and the edges of the radish are smeared with a new layer of honey.
The juice of black radish with the addition of honey is drunk in 15 ml three times a day until complete recovery. An easy and understandable recipe will help get rid of cough and increase immunity.
Quick recipe: sliced radish with honey
This option for the preparation of the drug is considered more economical, but no less effective. The recipe requires the same ingredients as in the previous one.
- Take fresh radish, peel it and cut it into small pieces, or rub it on a grater.
- Place the chopped root vegetable in a three-liter jar and pour honey.
- Cover and leave in a cool dark place overnight.
- The juice that will stand out during this time is poured into a separate container. The radish is again poured with honey.
The finished solution is taken 1 tablespoon three times a day. It is better to do this after eating. It is better to store the juice obtained in the refrigerator, as it can ferment in a warm room.
It should be noted that the duration of treatment with folk remedies should not exceed two weeks. If the disease persists, consult a doctor for advice.
Who is contraindicated in the use of folk medicine
Despite the high effectiveness of the home remedy, it has a number of contraindications that should not be neglected. These include:
- Allergic reactions to drug components. If hypersensitivity is detected only with honey, the product can be replaced with sugar, or fructose, in appropriate proportions. The effectiveness of the medicine from this will not suffer.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Peptic ulcer, increased acidity.
- Gout in the acute stage due to the increased concentration of trace elements in radish juice.
- With caution, you can take a folk remedy for pregnant and lactating, because of the risk of individual allergic reactions.
- Children's age is not a contraindication to the use of black radish with honey. The medicine is prescribed in minimal doses and the reaction of the child is monitored. If all is well - the medicine is taken 1 teaspoon three times a day.
