Got a nagging¹ cough? Before you reach for the cough syrup², try one of these natural remedies.

得了烦人的咳嗽？在你伸手拿咳嗽糖浆之前，试试这些天然疗法的其中之一吧。

1. Pick some thyme. Thyme is an officially approved German treatment for coughs, upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, and whooping³ cough, with good reason. Those tiny leaves are packed with cough-relieving compounds. For starters, thyme flavonoids relax tracheal and ileal muscles, which are involved in coughing. The flavonoids also reduce inflammation. To make a tea, mix 2 teaspoons⁵ crushed leaves in 1 cup boiling water, cover, then steep for 10 minutes and strain.

摘几片百里香叶子。百里香是一种官方认可的治疗咳嗽、上呼吸道感染、支气管炎和百日咳的德国疗法是有充足理由的。这些小小的叶子里满是止咳的化合物。首先，百里香类黄酮放松气管和回肠肌肉，它们与咳嗽有关。该类黄酮还减轻炎症。泡茶方法：将2茶匙研碎的叶子混合进一杯沸水，盖上盖，然后泡上10分钟并过滤。

2. Fight back with flax, honey, and lemon. Boiling flaxseeds in water gives you a thick, gooey gel that soothes⁶ the throat and the bronchial tract⁷. Honey and lemon act as mild antibiotics⁹ and make this syrup super-soothing. To make it, boil 2 to 3 tablespoons of flaxseeds in 1 cup of water until the water becomes thick. Strain, then add 3 tablespoons each of honey and lemon juice. Take 1 tablespoon as needed.

用亚麻、蜂蜜和柠檬抵抗。在水中煮亚麻籽会煮成一种可减轻咽喉和支气管道疼痛的浓稠、粘性的凝胶体。蜂蜜和柠檬起着温和抗生素的作用，并使这种糖浆超级舒缓。制作方法：在1杯水中煮2到3大汤匙亚麻籽直到水变浓稠，过滤，然后加蜂蜜和柠檬汁各3大汤匙。需要时服用一大汤匙。

3. Brew¹⁰ black pepper tea. This remedy is rooted in two very different traditions: New England folk medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. The rationale behind it is that black pepper stimulates¹¹ circulation and mucus flow; honey is a natural cough reliever and mild antibiotic⁸. To make the tea, place 1 teaspoon⁴ of freshly ground black pepper and 2 tablespoons of honey in a cup. Fill with boiling water and let steep, covered, for 15 minutes. Strain and sip¹² as needed. This remedy works best on coughs that produce mucus and isn’t suitable for dry coughs.

烹黑胡椒粉茶。这种疗法起源于两个非常不同的传统：新英格兰民间医学和传统的中医。其背后的基本原理是黑胡椒粉刺激循环和粘液流；蜂蜜是天然的止咳药和温和的抗生素。泡茶方法：将1茶匙新研磨的黑胡椒粉和2大汤匙蜂蜜放入杯中，加满沸水，盖上盖浸泡15分钟，过滤，需要时呷饮。这种疗法对产生粘液的咳嗽效果最好，不适合干咳。

4. A sour approach. This isn’t for the faint of heart, but it is a commonly used folk cure: Quarter a fresh lemon, sprinkle it with lots of black pepper and salt, and suck on it for quick relief.

酸味疗法。胆小者勿试，但它是常用的民间疗法：将一个新鲜柠檬均分为四份，上面撒上大量的黑胡椒粉和盐，然后吮吸来快速缓解症状。

5. Try some warm milk. Another popular folk cure for a cough is to drink a cup of hot milk sweetened with honey.

试着喝一些温牛奶。另一个流行的治疗咳嗽的民间疗法是喝一杯加蜂蜜的热牛奶。

6. Consider almonds. Some ancient traditions believe almonds help relieve bronchial problems, including coughs. They recommend blending a few teaspoons of finely ground almonds with a cup of orange juice and sipping¹³ it for relief.

考虑杏仁。一些古老的传统认为杏仁有助于减轻支气管问题，包括咳嗽。他们建议将几茶匙细细研磨的杏仁混合进一杯橙汁，啜饮来减轻症状。