How Do You Steam Oranges For A Cough?

By Bharati Kumari
09 Jan 2024, 11:00 IST

One natural remedy for relief from coughing is steamed oranges and salt. Swipe to read the straightforward instructions to make this comforting cough steam for an annoying cold.

GATHER THE INGREDIENTS

Gather 2 medium-sized oranges and 1 pinch of rock salt or sea salt per orange

PREPARE THE ORANGES

Wash the oranges thoroughly. Cut them in half or quarters, as desired.

SPRINKLE WITH SALT

Sprinkle a pinch of salt over each exposed piece of orange skin.

STEAMING THE ORANGES

Sprinkle the orange pieces with salt and place them in a steamer or heatproof dish. 5-7 minutes on steam until they soften slightly.

LET COOL SLIGHTLY

Once steamed, take them off the heat and allow them to cool down slightly until they are warm enough to handle.

CONSUME WARM ORANGES

Eat the warm, steamed oranges with salt. To increase the relief, squeeze out some of the juice from a softened fruit.

BENEFITS OF THE REMEDY

The warm orangish and salt mixture can ease a cough while making the throat less irritated.

INHALE ORANGE STEAM

To relieve cough, try orange and sea salt steam inhalation. Just boil water, add orange slices and a pinch of sea salt, and inhale the steam.

REPEAT AS NEEDED

Use this remedy as often as possible during the day for relief.

CONCLUSION

Though this remedy may provide temporary solace, visiting a doctor would be preferable if the cough persists or has an underlying cause.