Soothe Coughs Naturally {& 30 Other Home Remedies}

By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer

I’ve never been a fan of medications. Over the counter or prescribed … it doesn’t matter. After being prescribed antibiotics for a good two years of my childhood – and developing severe allergic reactions to them – I’ve preferred treating myself and my family with home remedies when sickness strikes.

Since it’s prime time for seasonal sicknesses, here’s how I cure coughs naturally:

Eucalyptus oil

Every time my children start coughing, I pull out my bottle of eucalyptus essential oil. (Make sure it’s Eucalyptus Smithii. Other varieties of eucalyptus oil are quite harmful to children.) At bedtime, I mix a splash of olive oil with a half dozen dashes of Eucalyptus Smithii essential oil, then massage the liquid onto the soles of my cougher’s feet. If I have extra oil left, I’ll also massage it into my son’s or daughter’s chest. I cover their feet with socks and tuck them into bed. Typically their coughs improve by the morning, and after a second night of eucalyptus oil treatment, their coughs disappear. It’s easy, economical, and safe.

Pineapple juice

[Tweet “Did you know that fresh pineapple juice is 5x more effective than cough syrup?”] Fresh pineapple juice is so powerful at suppressing coughs thanks to bromelain, an enzyme that is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial.

Home remedies

In case you need to treat other ailments, check out these 30 home remedies:

Boosting immune systems and preventing sickness

• DIY Immune Boosting Herbal Tea on Intoxicated On Life
• Preventing Sickness the Natural Way on Accidentally Green
• Want to Stay Healthy? Bring On the Heat on Whole Intentions
• Boost Your Immune System with This Herbal Vitamin C Syrup on Growing Up Herbal
• DIY Disinfecting Citrus Mint Hand Sanitizer on Growing Up Herbal
• Preventing Colds with Towels on Accidentally Green
• Winter Wellness Elixir on Simply Smiles
• Teach Your Child To Wash Their Hands Properly Using “Glitter Germs” on Growing Up Herbal
• Build Your Child’s Immune System with An Immune Boosting Tincture on Growing Up Herbal
• Why We Take Cod Liver Oil on Real Food Eater
• 6 Ways to Use On Guard Essential Oil to Combat Cold & Flu on More Than Mundane

Treating colds and flus

• Elderberry Syrup: A Natural Cold/Flu Remedy on Real Food Eater
• 7 Easy, Natural Cold and Flu Remedies on Growing Up Triplets
• 10 Cold and Flu Remedies on Beauty in the Mess
• Can Raw, Sliced Onions Cure a Cold? on Accidentally Green
• DIY Vapo-Rub on More Than Mundane
• DIY Sinus and Anti-Inflammatory Essential Oil Blend on Intoxicated On Life
• How to Naturally Soothe Colds on Accidentally Green
• What I Do When My Tiny Gets Sick on Hybrid Rasta Mama
• Herbs and Children – Teas that Soothe and Heal on Hybrid Rasta Mama
• The Cold and Flu Zapper (Natural Cold Remedy) on Life Made Full

Treating congestion

• Homemade Decongestant on Titus 2 Homemaker
• How to Use a Steam Vaporizer for Cough & Congestion on Growing Up Herbal

Treating fevers

• Learn How You Can Treat Your Child’s Fevers Naturally on Growing Up Herbal
• Get a Head Start When Treating Fevers Naturally on Growing Up Herbal
• Herbs and Children – Fever Support on Hybrid Rasta Mama

Treating coughs and sore throats

• 10 Must-Have Ingredients to Help with Your Kid’s Cough on Growing Up Herbal
• How to Help Your Child Manage a Sore Throat on Growing Up Herbal
• On Guard Throat Spray and Hand Sanitizer on VirginiaGeorge.com
• Herbs and Children – Treating Coughs Naturally on Hybrid Rasta Mama

How do you cure coughs – or other sicknesses – naturally?

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