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World Neighbors In Action, Vol. 15, No. 4E Interest Grows In Natures Medicine For Us
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Much of the information in this newsletter comes from a book entitled Lampuyan: Ideas For Community Projects On Medicinal Plants. For more information, write to: AKAP Research, 66 J.P. Rizal, Project 4, Quezon City, Philippines.
Effective Cough Syrup Can Be Made From Tamarind, Ginger and Lime
For simple coughs caused by colds and bronchitis, an effective syrup treatment can be prepared from tamarind leaves, ginger root and lime juice.
This syrup acts as an expectorant, which means it promotes the secretion of mucus or phlegm from the respiratory tract and helps us cough this mucus up and out.
The warming volatile oils are found in tamarind leaves as well as ginger root, so the syrup warms and soothes the respiratory passages. The juice of lime is added for flavoring, but it also contains volatile oil and vitamin C.
This syrup should be used only as a remedy for simple coughs from colds. If the cough persists for more than a week, consult a health worker. This syrup is not a remedy for serious coughs, such as those associated with tuberculosis, whooping cough, diphtheria and pneumonia.
1. Use three handfuls of fresh
tamarind leaves and one medium-size ginger root.
2. Cut the ginger root into thin
slices.
3. Put the tamarind leaves into a
clay pot. Then put the ginger on top of the leaves.
4. Add two glasses of water.
5. Boil for about 30 minutes or
until there is only one glass of liquid.
6. Strain the mixture to obtain
the liquid.
7. Measure the liquid. For every
one glass of liquid, add one-half glass of sugar.
8. Boil the liquid and the sugar
mixture until it becomes a thick syrup.
9. Let the mixture cool. Then add
the juice from three to five lime fruits.
10. Take the syrup every three to
four hours. For adults, take one tablespoon each time. For children, take one
teaspoon each time. For infants, give one-half
teaspoon.