If you’re struggling with coughing, congestion, or just want to cleanse your lungs naturally, bay leaves are a secret weapon. Combined with honey and lemon, they create powerful, soothing remedies to help you breathe easier and feel better fast. Here are 2 simple recipes you can make today!
🌿 1. Hot Bay Leaf Tea – Lung Cleanser & Cough Relief
Ingredients:
- 3-4 dried bay leaves
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 small piece of ginger (optional, for extra boost)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions:
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add bay leaves (and ginger if using) to the boiling water.
- Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain, add lemon juice and honey.
- Drink hot, 2-3 times a day.
Benefits: ✔ Clears mucus and phlegm
✔ Opens airways
✔ Reduces coughing
✔ Boosts immunity & soothes throat
🍯 2. Bay Leaf Honey-Lemon Syrup – Natural Cough Syrup
Ingredients:
- 5-6 dried bay leaves
- 1 cup water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
Instructions:
- Boil bay leaves in water for 10 minutes.
- Let it cool slightly, then remove the leaves.
- Add lemon juice and honey, stir well.
- Store in a jar in the fridge (lasts up to 1 week).
How to Use:
- Take 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day to stop coughing and soothe lungs.
Benefits: ✔ Acts as a natural expectorant
✔ Soothes throat irritation
✔ Fights bacteria & inflammation
✔ Strengthens lungs
Why Bay Leaves?
Bay leaves are rich in:
- Antioxidants
- Anti-inflammatory compounds
- Essential oils that open up airways and clear congestion naturally.
No chemicals, no store-bought syrups—just pure, natural healing straight from your kitchen! Start these two simple remedies today and breathe easier! 🌬️🍋🍯🌿
