Cough is defined as a condition in which minute particles enter into respiratory way and obstruct the airways. It affects all the internal systems. This blockage hampers the normal flow of air from lung to nose and vice versa. This disease can attack a person of any age group. It can also cause heart disease, asthma, viral, flu and sinus.

There are various home remedies which are very helpful for the treatment of cough that are:

1) Baadam (almond) seeds:
Make a almond paste after peeling the upper skin of the almond seeds and mixed it with honey. And give this paste to the patient 2-3 times a day.

2) Haldi (turmeric) powder:
Put ajwain to a glass of water and add one tablespoon of turmeric powder and honey to it. This mixture can be taken twice or thrice a day. Turmeric powder can also be mixed with warm milk and this is one of the best home remedy for cough.

3) Onion:
This juice extracted from the chopped onion helps in curing the cough. Take 1-2 teaspoon of onion juice and add honey to it. Keep this mixture to stand for 5-6 hours and then give this syrup to the patient as it will clear the congestion in the chest.

4) Adrak (ginger):
It is one of the most effective remedy for curing this disease.