How to Use Horseradish for Bronchitis Remedy Recipes
Horseradish can be used as a home remedy to help relieve bronchitis, sinus congestion, asthma, cold, flu and cough. It can also be used to relieve headaches, sciatica, gout, rheumatic and arthritic pains and swellings, and urinary tract infections.
Horseradish (Horse radish, Armoracia rusticana) is a perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family. Horseradish has been used in Europe as a cooking spice and medicine for centuries. Horseradish sauce made from horseradish root, vinegar and cream is used in roast beef, sandwiches, salads, soups, meat, chicken, and fish. Horseradish contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and volatile oils, including mustard oil. Horseradish has the intense pungency and aroma. It is warming, pungent, antibiotic, antibacterial, expectorant, and diuretic. Studies have found that some compounds in horseradish kill some bacterial strains. Horseradish stimulates the bodys immune system, warms body, reduces mucus and excess fluids. Thus it can help treat bronchitis, sinus congestion, cold, urinary tract infections and joint pains.
How to use horseradish home remedy recipes
To help treat cold, flu, bronchitis, asthma, sinus congestion, sciatica, gout, joint pains and swellings. You can make horseradish tea, syrup, tincture and plaster. Here are the home remedy recipes:
1. Horseradish tea
Fresh horseradish (grated) 1 teaspoon
Honey 1 teaspoon
Boiling water 1/2 cup
Mix horseradish and honey in the water
Consume it, 2-3 times a day
This remedy is used for treating bronchitis, asthma, sinus congestion and cold
2. Horseradish syrup
Fresh horseradish (grated) 4 table spoons
Honey 1 cup
Water 1 cup
Put water in a pot and bring to a boil, then turn off the heat
Add horseradish to the boiling water, cover it
Let stand on the stove for 2 hours
Strain
Heat the liquid to warm
Add honey to it, stir and mix well
Store in a jar
Consume 1 teaspoon, 2-3 times a day
This syrup is effective for treating bronchitis, asthma, sinus congestion and cold
3. Horseradish tincture
Fresh horseradish (grated) 4 table spoons
Alcohol 55-85% 500ml
Soak horseradish in alcohol for 2 weeks
Strain and store in a bottle
Rub a few drops on the forehead to relieve headache
Rub it on the affected area to relieve sciatica, gout, joint pains and swellings
4. Horseradish plaster
Fresh horseradish (grated) 1 table spoon
Flour 1 table spoon
Mix horseradish, flour and some water to make a plaster
Apply it to the forehead to relieve headache
Apply it to the affected area to relieve rheumatic and arthritic pains and swellings
Place it on the chest to relieve cold, bronchitis, asthma and sinus congestion
Be sure to rub the area with oil or put the plaster on a cloth before applying
Please note, if a burning sensation appears, you should stop the treatment or adjust the ratio of horseradish and flour by adding flour or reducing horseradish
Use the plaster on the area for 30-60 minutes
Please note, if you suffer from gastric ulcer, goitrous problems or renal illnesses, it is not recommended to consume horseradish. Before using horseradish, you should consult your doctor.