At the first symptoms of viral infections, not many turn to specialists. Most of us prefer to use folk remedies, as their effectiveness has been tested by time and they are safer than drug treatment. One of these recipes is black radish with honey.
Black radish with honey is one of the most famous folk cough treatments. The fact is that this root vegetable is rich in essential oils and trace elements. In addition, it has a pronounced antimicrobial and antiseptic effect. Black radish contains lysozyme, which inhibits the growth of bacteria and effectively treats wet coughs, exhibiting mucolytic action. A tasty root vegetable contains organic acids, sugars and vitamins, nevertheless, its calorie content does not exceed 35 kcal per 100 g of product.
Honey in recipes is a powerful natural antioxidant. It has analgesic and bactericidal properties. Honey reduces the frequency of bronchospasm, thereby enhancing the mucolytic properties of black radish.
The classic recipe for black radish with honey
In order for the remedy to turn out to be really effective, it is worth taking a very responsible approach to the choice of products for making the medicine. When choosing a root vegetable, it is better to give preference to medium-sized fruits and avoid too large root vegetables. It is necessary to carefully inspect the vegetable for rot and mechanical damage. If the radish is spoiled, there will be no benefit from such a medicine.
As for honey, it is better if it is homemade. Of course, if you are not engaged in beekeeping, you will have to buy honey. Such purchases are best done at specialized farms, but not in supermarkets, where you can buy synthetic honey.
For the step-by-step preparation of an effective and fairly original cough remedy, the following ingredients are needed:
- black radish weighing no more than 300 g;
- liquid honey - 200 g.
- The step-by-step production of the medicine must begin with the processing of the root crop. Rinse the radish thoroughly and dry it. Cut off the top of the radish, stepping back a few centimeters from the edge.
- In the middle of the fruit, you need to make a funnel, and remove the pulp outside.
- Lubricate the resulting depression with honey. Leave on for 2-3 hours.
- The trick of the recipe is that black radish secretes juice constantly, until the moment it starts to wither. The average lifespan of a root crop is 5 days. During this time, black radish releases about 3 liters of juice. However, do not forget that after the radish has let the juice in and the honey has dissolved in it, the liquid is drained, and the edges of the radish are smeared with a new layer of honey.
Black radish juice with the addition of honey is drunk 15 ml three times a day until complete recovery. An easy and understandable recipe will help get rid of cough and boost immunity.
Quick recipe: sliced radish with honey
This version of the preparation of the drug is considered more economical, but no less effective. The recipe requires the same ingredients as in the previous one.
- Take a fresh radish, peel it and cut it into small pieces, or grate it.
- Place the crushed root vegetable in a three-liter jar and pour it over with honey.
- Cover and leave in a cool, dark place overnight.
- The juice that is released during this time is poured into a separate container and the radish is again poured with honey.
The prepared solution is taken 1 tablespoon three times a day. It is best to do this after eating. It is better to store the resulting juice in the refrigerator, as it can ferment in a warm room.
It should be noted that the duration of treatment with folk remedies should not exceed two weeks. If the disease persists, you should consult your doctor for advice.
Who is contraindicated in the use of folk medicine
Despite the high effectiveness of the home remedy, it has a number of contraindications that should not be neglected. These include:
- Allergic reactions to components of the drug. If hypersensitivity to honey is detected only, the product can be replaced with sugar, or fructose, in appropriate proportions. The effectiveness of the medicine will not be affected by this.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Peptic ulcer, acidity.
- Gout in the acute stage due to the increased concentration of trace elements in the radish juice.
- With caution, you can take a folk remedy for pregnant and lactating women, due to the risk of individual allergic reactions.
- Childhood is not a contraindication to the use of black radish with honey. The medicine is prescribed in minimal doses and the child's reaction is monitored. If all is well, the medicine is taken 1 teaspoon three times a day.
What diseases can be treated with folk remedies
Folk remedies may not always be effective due to an incorrect diagnosis. Black radish with honey is taken in the following cases:
- Fever with obvious signs of colds.
- Unproductive cough with difficult sputum.
- Sore throat, perspiration.
- Bronchitis, pneumonia.
- Whooping cough.
