Cough and cold is very common when the weather changes and it isn’t a severe situation. However, if you are suffering from severe cough with mucus for more than a week, you need medical help. For the time being or before you go to a doctor, try the chest mask recipe given below:
BENEFITS:
Ginger- Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties. It warns the skin and penetrates thereby giving relief. Ginger works great topically as a pain reliever, decongestant and also helps to reduce inflammation in the chest.
Raw honey- Raw honey too keeps the chest warm and catalyses positive effects of ginger.
Olive oil- Olive oil helps contain beneficial ginger compounds and also helps in penetration.
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Things you need-
- 1/3 cup ginger powder or paste
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- Enough olive oil
Directions-
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- GINGER POWDER
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- HONEY
OLIVE OIL
In a bowl, add ginger powder/paste and raw honey.
Add in olive oil little by little until you get a spreadable paste.
Apply a thin layer on your chest and keep it for 30 minutes and rinse it off.
Caution – patch test before use.
