{"id":2536,"date":"2021-08-16T07:35:38","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T07:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/tourism\/folk-remedies-to-treat-coughs-in-children"},"modified":"2026-01-20T04:47:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T04:47:23","slug":"folk-remedies-to-treat-coughs-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/mekong-delta-corner\/folk-remedies-to-treat-coughs-in-children","title":{"rendered":"Folk remedies to treat coughs in children."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Medical experts advise that when children have a cough, parents should not let them use antibiotics, but instead apply some traditional folk remedies to treat coughs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When children have a cough, parents often feel worried. According to Associate Professor Nguy\u1ec5n Ti\u1ebfn D\u0169ng, Head of the Pediatrics Department at B\u1ea1ch Mai Hospital (Hanoi), not only the public but sometimes even doctors tend to overuse antibiotics. Cough-related illnesses in children are among the conditions most commonly treated with unnecessary antibiotics. Therefore, parents are encouraged to use the following folk remedies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice Rinsing Water and Fish Mint Leaves<\/strong>

Take a handful of fish mint leaves, wash them thoroughly, crush them, and mix well with a bowl of rice rinsing water. Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, then strain the liquid and give it to the child to drink to help relieve coughing.

White Radish and Crushed Ginger<\/strong>
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Crush white radish and ginger, place them in a ceramic bowl, add a little filtered water and some honey, then steam for about 10\u201315 minutes. Give the child 2\u20133 teaspoons each time, three times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

X\u01b0\u01a1ng S\u00f4ng Leaves<\/strong>
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Use young buds of x\u01b0\u01a1ng s\u00f4ng leaves, which not only help treat coughs but also hoarseness caused by laryngitis. Wash and finely chop the leaves together with a small amount of chive leaves, mix with sugar, steam, allow to cool, and give the liquid to the child throughout the day.

Fresh Turmeric Root<\/strong>
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Crush fresh turmeric, add filtered water and 5g of rock sugar, then steam for 10 minutes. Give the child \u00bd teaspoon per dose, depending on the child\u2019s age. Administer three times a day until recovery.
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Green Kumquat<\/strong>
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Wash 2\u20133 green kumquats, cut them in half, keeping both peel and seeds. Mix with rock sugar or honey and steam until the kumquats are soft. Mash the peel, remove the seeds, let cool, and give the child small amounts several times a day.
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Green Kumquat Seeds<\/strong>
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Do not discard kumquat seeds, as they help reduce phlegm and warm the throat when a child has a cough. Since kumquat flavor may be difficult for some children, adding a little sugar can make it easier to drink and more effective.
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Pear + Rock Sugar + Fritillaria (Xuy\u00ean B\u1ed1i)<\/strong>
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Choose a large pear, peel it, cut off the top, and remove the core. Place 2\u20133 small pieces of rock sugar and 5\u20136 fritillaria bulbs (available at traditional medicine shops) inside. Steam for about 30 minutes. Give the child this remedy twice a day. It helps treat coughs, pneumonia, and reduce phlegm.
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Boiled White Radish Water<\/strong>
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Put 4\u20135 slices of white radish into a small pot with some water, bring to a boil, then simmer for another 5\u201310 minutes. Give the child the warm liquid to treat coughs, dry nose, sore throat, dry cough, and phlegm.
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White Rose Petals<\/strong>
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Wash white rose petals, mix with an appropriate amount of rock sugar and a little filtered water, then steam. Give the child 1 teaspoon per dose, 3\u20134 times a day.
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Steamed Garlic Water for Cough Relief<\/strong>
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Crush 2\u20133 cloves of garlic, place in a bowl, add half a cup of water and one piece of rock sugar, then steam for 15 minutes. Drink the warm garlic water 2\u20133 times a day. This remedy benefits the stomach and lungs while treating coughs and colds.
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Garlic and Honey<\/strong>
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Crush two cloves of garlic, mix with two teaspoons of honey, and steam gently. Be careful not to fully cook the garlic; it should still have a pungent aroma. Give the child half a teaspoon per dose, 1\u20132 times a day. Before taking this remedy, have the child drink some water first.
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Chive Leaves and Rock Sugar<\/strong>
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Steam 5\u201310 chive leaves with some rock sugar. Strain the liquid and give it to the child twice a day, 2\u20133 teaspoons each time.
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Ripe Papaya<\/strong>
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Peel a ripe papaya (naturally ripened), add 100 ml of honey, then cook and eat. This remedy is used to treat coughs without phlegm.
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Licorice Tea<\/strong>
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Licorice contains antibacterial properties and helps soothe the throat. Licorice tea has a naturally sweet taste, making it suitable even for infants. It helps warm the child\u2019s body and relieve throat irritation.
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Mexican Mint (H\u00fang Chanh) and Kumquat<\/strong>
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Take about 15\u201316 Mexican mint leaves and 4\u20135 green kumquats, wash thoroughly, and blend until smooth. Add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and steam for about 20 minutes. Give the child this remedy 1\u20132 times a day until the cough subsides.
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