Do you cough a lot at night? Try these excellent home treatments to get relief.

Colds and flu might seem to be small issues, but they have serious consequences for the body. Running nose, phlegm, and coughing prevent one from sleeping peacefully. In such a condition, breathing becomes difficult due to the persistent cough. The situation worsens when the throat hurts from coughing all night and you wake up. In such a condition, sleeping becomes difficult. If you are unable to sleep all night owing to a cough, consider these home cures. Coughs provide a great deal of relief.

How to relieve cough at night

Ginger- Ginger is an effective herb for cough. It has anti-inflammatory properties. Chewing ginger reduces cough. To get relief from cough at night, add 20-30 grams of ground ginger or dry ginger in 1 cup of hot water. Add honey or lemon juice to it and drink it. This will provide relief from dry cough.

Licorice (Mulethi) – Licorice or liquorice root is also effective in cough. Licorice has antiviral and antibacterial properties which can reduce throat discomfort to a great extent. Drinking liquorice in the form of tea will provide relief to the throat and reduce cough.

Eucalyptus oil- To get relief from cough, take steam and add a few drops of eucalyptus oil in water or a humidifier. Especially at night, taking steam by adding eucalyptus oil can give relief from a dry cough. You can also apply it lightly on the throat and chest.

Gargle with warm water- Cough occurs more often when the phlegm in the throat dries up. In case of dry cough, gargle with warm water. This will provide a lot of relief. It also helps in reducing allergies and pollution. Therefore, gargle with warm water at night

(This article provides general information; please consult a doctor before implementing any remedy.)