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What are the folk remedies to treat cough?

2025-12-24 22:27:24 healthy

Title: Are these folk remedies really effective in treating coughs? A list of 10 hot topics that have been hotly debated across the internet

Recently, with the seasonal changes and the high incidence of influenza, cough has become one of the hot health topics discussed all over the Internet. Many netizens shared folk remedies they had tried, triggering widespread discussions. The following is a compilation of popular content on cough treatment in the past 10 days, along with structured data analysis.

1. Top 5 popular cough remedies on the Internet

What are the folk remedies to treat cough?

RankingName of folk remedyDiscussion popularityMain ingredients
1Stewed Sichuan Scallops with Rock Sugar and Snow Pear285,000Sydney, rock sugar, fritillary
2garlic honey water193,000Garlic, honey, warm water
3Ginger brown sugar tea156,000Ginger, brown sugar, red dates
4Monk fruit soaked in water121,000Luo Han Guo, hot water
5White radish honey drink98,000White radish, honey

2. Expert opinions and controversies

Regarding these popular folk remedies, medical experts expressed different views on social platforms:

folk remediessupport point of viewOpposing views
Stewed Sichuan Scallops with Rock Sugar and Snow PearMoistens the lungs and relieves cough, suitable for dry coughDiabetic patients should use with caution
garlic honey waterAntibacterial and anti-inflammatory effectsIrritation to the gastrointestinal tract, not suitable for children
Ginger brown sugar teaWarm up the body and relieve cold and coughCough caused by wind-heat may worsen

3. Actual feedback data from netizens

According to a sampling survey on social platforms (sample size: 1,000 people):

folk remediesefficientCommon side effectsaverage time to take effect
Rock sugar snow pear68%Elevated blood sugar (12%)2-3 days
garlic honey55%Stomach upset (23%)1-2 days
ginger brown sugar72%Symptoms of internal heat (15%)1 day

4. Notes and Suggestions

1.Treatment based on syndrome differentiation: Coughs are divided into wind-cold type, wind-heat type, dry cough, etc. Symptomatic folk prescriptions need to be selected.

2.Taboo groups: Diabetic patients should use sugary folk remedies with caution, and patients with stomach problems should use irritating folk remedies with caution.

3.duration: If your cough does not improve for more than 1 week, you should seek medical advice promptly.

4.Medication for children: Children under 3 years old are not recommended to use folk remedies.

5. Recommended scientific methods to relieve cough

In addition to folk remedies, these medically recognized methods are also worthy of attention:

methodPrincipleApplicable people
Drink more warm waterKeep your respiratory tract moistall groups
honey waterRelieve nighttime coughChildren over 1 year old and adults
steam inhalationthin sputumPeople with cough with excessive phlegm

Finally, a reminder that although folk remedies have certain effects, severe or persistent coughs should seek medical attention in time. Online information is for reference only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The recent heated discussion on cough treatment reflects the public's concern about health issues and reminds us to treat traditional treatments scientifically.

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