Cough
Description
A Cough is a form of violent exhalation that functions as a means by which irritant particles in the airways can be expelled. Unwarranted Coughing is regarded as an ailment of the Respiratory System.
Prevalence
Persistent Cough is responsible for approximately 20% of all visits to doctors.
These Substances may Alleviate Coughs
Alkaloids
Theobromine may suppress Coughs. [1]
Amino Acids
Cysteine (especially the N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) form of Cysteine) (1,000 mg per day) may help to loosen the Mucous congestion that occurs during smoker’s Cough. [2]
Lipids
Glycyrrhetinic Acid may suppress and alleviates Coughs. [3]
Vitamins
Vitamin C may reduce the incidence of Smoker’s Cough in Tobacco smokers. [4]
These Foods/Herbs may Alleviate Coughs
Fruit
Blackberry (juice) may alleviate Coughs.
Grapefruit (juice) may alleviate Coughs.
Herbs
Adhatoda may help to suppress Coughs. [5]
Aniseed (tea) may alleviate Coughs - the Volatile Oils extracted from Aniseed are sometimes used in the commercial manufacture of Pharmaceutical Cough Medicines.
Black Cohosh may suppress Coughs (according to many modern herbalists). [6]
Blue Vervain may suppress Coughs. [7]
Butterbur may alleviate (chronic) Cough (due to its antispasmodic actions). [8]
Chickweed (tea) may alleviate Coughs (according to folklore).
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