Using walnuts, lemon, and onion is a great way to help your chest. It acts like a natural cleaner for your lungs. This “old family drink” works well because it helps break up thick mucus and stops the “scratchy” feeling in your throat. It is an easy and cheap way to fix a dry cough and keep your breath deep and easy.
Instead of buying expensive store syrups, this simple mix helps your body stay strong. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how fast your chest feels open!
Why Walnuts, Lemon, and Onion are Good
- Clear Lungs: The walnut shells and onion help move phlegm out, taking away the “heavy” feeling.
- Stop Germs: Onion and lemon kill bad germs in your throat, keeping you from getting sicker.
- Calm Throat: The vitamins in the lemon help heal soreness and make it easy to swallow.
- Strong Body: This mix gives you energy to fight the cold and feel better fast.
How to Make the Lung-Cleansing Tea
This is the best way to get the natural power to work fast in your chest.
Ingredients:
- 3 whole walnuts (with the shell)
- 1 small onion
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Instructions:
- Wash: Clean the walnuts and the onion very well with cool water.
- Cut: Slice the onion into thick rings and cut the lemon in half.
- Crack: Break the walnut shells slightly with a nutcracker or a heavy spoon.
- Boil: Put the water, walnuts, and onion in a pot and bring it to a boil.
- Simmer: Let the tea cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add Lemon: Squeeze the lemon juice into the pot and drop the peels in too.
- Wait: Turn off the heat and let the tea sit for 10 minutes.
- Strain: Pour the liquid through a cloth into a large mug.
- Honey: Stir in the honey to make it taste sweet and soothe your throat.
- Drink: Sip this warm drink slowly three times a day.
- Result: Your cough will stay away and your chest will feel very light.
Three Simple Tips
- Keep the Shell: Use the whole walnut shell to get the most healing power for your lungs.
- Drink it Warm: Sip the tea while it is hot to help the steam open your nose.
- Fresh Onion: Use a fresh white or yellow onion to make the tea work the best.
One Last Tip
You will know the Mother-in-Law’s Recipe is working when you “breathe with no noise” and your “throat feels smooth!” It is a great way to look after your health with simple things from the vegetable basket.
