If you're feeling a buildup of mucus in your chest, you're constantly coughing, and the phlegm won't come out, try this home remedy. It can help you easily get relief from colds, coughs, and mucus.

We all want to stay healthy and strive for it, but sometimes, due to poor diet, weak immunity, poor lifestyle, and seasonal changes, we are vulnerable to illnesses and infections. Colds, coughs, and flu are especially common during changing seasons. We often take coughs and phlegm seriously, ignoring them or resorting to over-the-counter medications, but this is not advisable. It is crucial to expel chest mucus, otherwise it can cause ear, nose, chest, and throat pain or difficulty breathing. Several home remedies can help remove mucus from the lungs. Here, we're telling you about one such decoction that works as a panacea for coughs and phlegm. Most importantly, it can be easily prepared using a few kitchen ingredients. Let's learn more from an expert. Dr. Diksha Bhavsar provides information on this topic. Dr. Deeksha is the founder of Ayurvedic products brand The Kadamba Tree and a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine).

Homemade decoction to remove mucus from the lungs

• Experts say this decoction is very beneficial for mucus, coughs, and colds. It expels mucus, relieves dry and wet coughs, and strengthens immunity.
• This decoction helps thin mucus and makes it easier to expel. Ginger, celery, and black pepper warm the respiratory system and relieve chest congestion and heaviness.
• This decoction provides relief from sore throat and inflammation. Basil and turmeric have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, helping to fight infection. Garlic acts as a natural antibiotic, preventing the infection from spreading, thus speeding up the recovery of the cold.
• This decoction opens the airways and prevents phlegm from accumulating. This makes breathing easier. It also increases the ability to fight infections. This decoction keeps the body warm from within and reduces phlegm.

Homemade recipe to get rid of cough and phlegm

• You need to take 5-7 basil leaves, 1 teaspoon celery, 1 teaspoon fenugreek, 2 cloves of garlic and a quarter teaspoon black pepper.
• Add all these things in 1 liter of water.
• Now boil it till it reduces to half.
• You have to drink this in the morning.
• Doing this for a few days will relieve phlegm, cough and cold.

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