Coughing: On normal days, this is forgivable and it’s okay to wait for the medication to kick in after a few days. But if you need to be in a business meeting or give a speech to an audience, you may want a remedy that will give you immediate relief. Of course, these remedies are not really meant to cure the underlying problem. However, they can be quite useful on certain occasions.

lemon and honey

Lemon is rich in vitamin C and other soothing ingredients that can help relieve a cough. Furthermore, honey is known for its numerous healing properties. To benefit, simply mix equal parts of lemon and honey and store in a jar. Take a spoonful of the mixture every time you feel the need to relieve yourself. The honey will make the tartness of the lemon less uncomfortable. Another way to do it is to first heat the lemon (without boiling it) before mixing it with the honey.

Antibacterial gargle

These can be purchased over the counter at your favorite pharmacy. There are many varieties and you can choose the brand that you like the most. However, you should be careful about what products you may be allergic to. For example, you may want to go for unscented variants if you are allergic to perfume products. A simple menthol-based mouthwash will also work. Just bring a bottle with you wherever you go and gargle when you feel your throat itch again.

gargle with salt

This is quite easy to do. Just mix ½ glass of hot water with ½ glass of lukewarm water and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Make sure the salt is completely dissolved. Gargle with the solution, making sure to gargle deep enough for the solution to reach your throat. This is a good cough relief thanks to the salt’s natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

garlic syrup

These can also be purchased over the counter and are available in different variants. The only problem is that they can be a bit expensive at times. However, a good garlic syrup is a good cough reliever thanks to its antibacterial properties. It will instantly kill the bacteria that cause itchiness and inflammation in the throat. Just be careful with the smell. After using the garlic syrup, you may want to brush your teeth or gargle with mouthwash.

aloe vera juice

Most of the discomfort you feel when you have a case of coughing is due to a sore throat. This can result in itching and pain. In which case, a natural aloe vera juice will work wonders due to its natural anti-inflammatory properties. It also has ingredients that can help soothe pain and itching. To benefit, you may want to sip the juice slowly through a straw. This way, your throat will be more exposed to the juice.

tea and honey

Tea has long been known for its many medicinal properties and among these are its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This makes the tea a good cough-relieving drink. But to increase the effect, it is also good to add a little honey. You also have the option of adding a bit of lemon for a stronger effect.