It is clear that in winter, viruses come at us from every direction.
Indeed, the cold slows down the immune system and makes it less responsive. As a result, the body weakens and illness sets in.
In fact, coughing often occurs when you have a cold or a respiratory infection.
With its countless benefits, the dried fig, which is also rich in potassium, calcium, and minerals, is the essential ally in fighting a cough.
Here's how to prepare the dried fig syrup:
1 – Boil 10 to 15 dried figs in water, then strain.
2 – Mix the strained fig water with honey previously warmed in a double boiler.
3 – Let cool and take 5 to 15 ml per day.
What the science says: cough
What published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for reference purposes — the studies address material causes; healing belongs to Allah.
Cough
Honey is the best-proven cough remedy: the Cochrane review finds it more effective than no treatment and comparable to common syrups in children (Cochrane, 2018) (Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 2007), and a meta-analysis evaluates traditional plants against cough (Forsch Komplementmed, 2015). Thyme, marshmallow root, plantain, inhalations, and humid air complement these remedies. Precaution: no honey before one year of age; a cough lasting more than three weeks, with fever, blood, or shortness of breath, should be seen by a doctor.
