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DIY Homemade Natural Decongestant

by Top10HomeRemedies Team
April 5, 2020
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Suffering from cold and congestion but don’t want to rely on nasty chemical cures? You can make your own all-natural decongestant at home to help thin the mucus and unblock your nose and chest. It will help open up your nasal air passages so you can breathe more easily. It will also help open the sinuses and decrease sinus inflammation.

This homemade natural decongestant recipe is a spicy blend of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune-boosting herbs with decongestant properties.

DIY natural decongestant

The apple cider vinegar in it helps thin out mucus and conquer the common cold. Lemon juice, loaded with vitamin C, boosts the immune system to fight the infection. Honey has soothing and healing properties. Plus, it acts as an effective cough suppressant.

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The recipe also contains herbs and spices like cayenne pepper, ginger, turmeric and black pepper. Cayenne pepper contains a compound called capsaicin that gives the pepper its fiery taste. Capsaicin helps stimulate secretions that, in turn, help drain the sinuses. If you do not have cayenne pepper powder, you can use red chili powder as it also contains capsaicin.

Ginger is excellent for soothing a sore throat and other symptoms of cold and flu. It also helps warm the body, improve circulation and break down congestion. Turmeric contains compounds that help reduce inflammation and clear the airways. Black pepper also helps loosen phlegm and clear a stuffy nose.

DIY natural decongestant ingredients

Contents

  • How to make your homemade natural decongestant
  • Steps
    • 1. Pour ¼ cup of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar into a bowl.
    • 2. Add ¼ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
    • 3. Add 2 tablespoons of raw honey.
    • 4. Add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder.
    • 5. Add 1 teaspoon of dried ginger powder.
    • 6. Add ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder.
    • 7. Add a pinch of black pepper powder.
    • 8. Whisk the ingredients until they are thoroughly mixed.
  • How to use
    • Tips

How to make your homemade natural decongestant

Things you will need:

  • Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
  • Raw honey
  • Fresh lemon Juice
  • Cayenne pepper powder (if you do not have cayenne pepper, use red chili powder)
  • Dried ginger powder
  • Turmeric powder
  • Black pepper powder
  • A mixing bowl
  • A whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • A glass container to store it in

Steps

1. Pour ¼ cup of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar into a bowl.

DIY natural decongestant step1

2. Add ¼ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

DIY natural decongestant step2

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3. Add 2 tablespoons of raw honey.

DIY natural decongestant step3

4. Add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder.

DIY natural decongestant step4

5. Add 1 teaspoon of dried ginger powder.

DIY natural decongestant step5

6. Add ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder.

DIY natural decongestant step6

7. Add a pinch of black pepper powder.

DIY natural decongestant step7

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8. Whisk the ingredients until they are thoroughly mixed.

DIY natural decongestant step8

Transfer the syrup into a glass jar. You can store it in the refrigerator for several weeks.
DIY natural decongestant done

How to use

Take 1 to 2 tablespoons of this spicy syrup daily as needed. It may not be suitable for children, but you can give them at most 1 tablespoon a day. Do not give it to children under age 1.

Shake before each use. The powders are not likely to dissolve completely and tend to settle at the bottom.

Tips

  • In addition to taking this natural decongestant, increase your fluid intake to help loosen congestion.
  • Get plenty of rest. Your body repairs itself best when you are asleep.
  • Gargle with warm salt water a few times a day to relieve a sore throat. To make this salt water, mix ¼ to ½ teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water.

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Comments 3

  1. princess says:
    6 years ago

    A page for everyone. So educating

  2. Ruchi jain says:
    5 years ago

    Thanks alot for this remedi….m gonna try this for sure. Looking forward for your more posts.?

  3. Patty says:
    4 years ago

    Just made this and will give feed back if it worked for me. Thanks for your recipe in advance if it works. ^.^ I am also using Eucalyptus oil in hot steamy water and leaned over . That helped for a little while. But not long enough. This head cold is kicking me hard. 🙁

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