10 Home Remedies For Dry Cough
Home Remedy #6: Slippery Elm
Slippery elm is a tree that is used in traditional medicine. The inner bark of the slippery elm tree is mucilaginous. This means that it contains a gluey and thick substance that can be used as a demulcent. A demulcent can be beneficial as a home remedy for dry cough as it spreads over the mucous membranes to form a film that soothes the inflammation, pain, and irritation in the airways.
In the United States, it is easily available over the counter. The leaves can be ground into powder and made into a tea. It has been used by Native Americans as a home remedy for digestive issues, a sore throat, and to reduce coughing.
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