Cough is an unpleasant symptom that accompanies many diseases. In the complex therapy of such diseases, you can include a fairly effective homemade remedy - milk with soda.
Useful properties of the drink
Hot milk with the addition of soda is a good addition to the complex therapy of certain diseases.
Milk is an excellent source of nutrients, highly digestible protein, vitamins and minerals. All this is necessary to support the sick organism.
Baking soda will restore the acid-base balance of the body, help in the fight against cough, and reduce the acidity of the stomach.
Drinking this delicious drink does not cause difficulties, which is important for a person weakened by illness.
Indications for use
The drink can be included in the complex treatment of the following disorders:
- SARS or flu, especially accompanied by a cough. In this case, milk will help alleviate a sore throat, and baking soda will help thin the phlegm and make it run better. In general, the drink will help restore strength.
- Cough caused by chronic bronchitis (eg, in smokers).
- Increased acidity of the stomach (heartburn, gastritis). Milk will envelop the inner wall of the stomach, protecting it from the aggressive action of hydrochloric acid. Baking soda will work at the root of the problem by lowering acidity and improving your body's condition.
For any other medical condition, consult a doctor before using the drink.
Contraindications for use
Even to the use of such a seemingly ordinary drink made from milk and soda, there are certain contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- lactose intolerance;
- age up to 3 years;
- severe hepatic and / or renal failure.
Recipes
Making this drink at home is very simple. The amount of ingredients in it is very small, and an understandable cooking process is unlikely to cause significant difficulties.
There are several recipes for making milk with baking soda. The differences in them are due to the individual characteristics of the organism.
Classic recipe
The simplest drink recipe includes only two components:
- milk - 250 ml (1 glass);
- Baking soda - 3 grams (1/2 teaspoon)
Step-by-step scheme for preparing a drink:
- Pour milk into a saucepan and boil on the stove.
- After removing from heat, the milk should cool to about 50 degrees. This is necessary so as not to burn yourself during use.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to milk and stir slowly until dissolved.
The milk and soda are ready to drink.
Honey recipe
If the taste of the classic drink is not entirely pleasant, then you can go for a little trick and additionally use honey. In addition to improving the taste, honey will enhance the anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect of the drink. The value of honey also lies in the fact that it is rich in vitamins and essential trace elements.
However, this drink is not suitable for people who are allergic to honey.
Ingredients:
- milk - 250 ml (1 glass);
- honey - 20 grams (1 tablespoon);
- Baking soda - 3 grams (1/2 teaspoon)
Stages of preparing a drink:
- Bring the milk to a boil on the stove.
- Cool milk to about 50 degrees, add baking soda, stir slowly until dissolved.
- Add 1 tablespoon of honey last and mix well.
The drink is ready.
Butter recipe
To further soften the effect of the drink on the stomach and intestines, you can use regular butter as an additive.
If there are no contraindications, then a little honey can be added for taste.
Required products:
- milk - 250 ml (1 glass);
- Baking soda - 3 grams (1/2 teaspoon)
- butter - 10 grams.
The step-by-step cooking steps are as follows:
- Boil milk on the stove.
- After boiling, turn off the heat, add butter to the milk, stir. Leave the milk to cool down to 40-50 degrees.
- Add baking soda and stir.
- Add butter to milk and mix thoroughly.
The drink is ready to be taken.
Honey and egg recipe
Adding a beaten egg to your drink will help fight dry coughs more effectively. This recipe is not suitable for people with allergies to the ingredients of the drink.
Required components:
- milk - 250 ml (1 glass);
- honey - 20 grams (1 tablespoon);
- Baking soda - 3 grams (1/2 teaspoon)
- egg yolk (chicken) - 1 piece;
- butter - 10 grams.
Cooking steps:
- Heat milk and add butter to it.
- Cool milk to 40-50 degrees, add soda, mix thoroughly.
- Beat the yolk and add to the drink.
- Whisk the drink until the products are completely mixed.
The mixture is ready to use.
Mode of application
You only need to drink a freshly prepared drink. It is pointless to store it, useful substances during this time can simply collapse.
The drink must be consumed within three days. This should be done after meals to avoid irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. Frequency rate of application - 3 times a day.
If, after three days, the state of health does not improve, then you need to consult a doctor to assess the condition and correct therapy.
The drink can also be given to children. The exception is children under 3 years of age, children with allergies to milk and / or other components of the drink, children with lactase deficiency.
A child's portion is smaller than an adult's. It depends on the age of the child: 3-5 years - the portion is 4 times less, 6-9 years - the portion is 2 times less.
