Here are some natural drink recipes that help clear mucus and phlegm from your lungs. These drinks contain popular ingredients with anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and soothing properties:
1. Ginger, Honey, and Lemon Tea
Ingredients:
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon raw honey
Instructions:
Stew grated ginger in hot water for 5–10 minutes.
Strain, then add lemon juice and honey.
Drink 2–3 times daily.
Benefits: Ginger reduces inflammation
2. Turmeric Golden Milk
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions:
Heat the milk in a saucepan and whisk together all the ingredients.
Simmer for 5 minutes, strain (if desired), and drink warm.
Benefits: Turmeric thins mucus and helps reduce chest congestion, especially when combined with black pepper for absorption.
3. Thyme and Licorice Root Tea
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried licorice root (or 1 licorice tea bag)
1.5 cups boiling water
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