What is the herb that is used to fight cough, according to experts

In Mexico there are various plants and medicinal herbs, among the best known, chamomile, aloe vera, lemongrass, among others, stand out. However, the diversity of the country offers a wide variety of medicinal plants with healing properties against cough.

Due to climate changes and low temperatures in the autumn-winter season, cough It is one of the most common conditions in the population because the airways are affected. This disease is divided into two types: dry cough or cough with phlegm, both in the respiratory tract and the throat are affected.

So one way fight the cough It is bougainvillea tea. Bougainvillea is a plant of brazilian origin, but it also predominates in the South American region since it is also present in Peru and Argentina; however, due to the type of climate in Mexico, it has the conditions to thrive here.

According to the National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity (Conabio), bougainvillea is one of the medicinal plants that is the subject of studies and research on its various medicinal contributions, among which the cough relief there clear mucus from the airways.

He belongs to the family of nyctaginaceaewhich is a type of climbing shrub, which occurs in warm and temperate climates, can grow up to 12 meters. It is characterized by having brightly colored flowers as are orange, violet, red, magenta, pink, yellow; but they are also available in white.

To fight coughs, it is the flowers that have medical qualities. THE red bougainvillea, magenta oh fiusha They are the ones that help relieve respiratory discomfort since they are antitussive, antipyretic and expectorant, that is, they help to cure a dry cough, reduce fever and free the upper respiratory tract from excess mucus – like cough with phlegm—.

On the other hand, it improves the respiratory system with the proper functioning of the lungs and the oxygenation of the body. It also helps relieve asthma, bronchitis and the flu. A preliminary study of the Mexican Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences revealed that the buganviliain its orange tint, also helps in the treatment of diabetes by lowering blood sugar after eating.

Bougainvillea has two ways to prepare as a medicinal cough remedy, it can be also infusion The how tea. Both require a considerable amount of previously washed bougainvillea flowersthis to remove dust or dirt from the natural environment in which they are found.

To make a bougainvillea infusion you will need: water, bougainvillea flowers there Honey (only in addition to the drink).

Put a cup of water on the fire in a well, once the water starts boiling, turn it off and add four or five bougainvillea flowers. You must cover the container and leave it rest for a few minutes; after the flower has given off the color, it is served in a cup, and if desired, honey is added to taste to sweeten it.

As teathe procedure is similar, except that in this modality the flowers are added while the water begins to boil and are left on the fire for a few minutes until the water is painted. Once the flower releases its color, the water is shut offlet cool to strain the drink and serve in a cup.

Despite the medical properties, not all people can consume this drink due to some effects it might have. It can cause allergies, vomiting and diarrhea, so for coughs it is recommended to take it only three days in a row or stop taking it if it causes discomfort.

It is not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as patients with kidney disease, osteoporosis or liver disease.