Leek Pectoral Syrup for Coughs, Hoarseness, Tracheitis and Pharyngitis

Leek is an amazing vegetable affined to onion and garlic. For this reason, they share similar health properties such as preventing cancer, diminishing cholesterol, combating atherosclerosis and protecting blood vessels against the detriments of oxidative stress.

Leek is recommended especially for those persons who suffer from heart diseases, as it aims at protecting the cardiovascular system.

Similar to onion and garlic, leek is utterly useful for a wide range of health problems associated with oxidative stress and chronic inflammations, including obesity, diabetes, arthritis, as well as respiratory system allergies.

Thanks to its diuretic effect, it’s useful for those persons suffering from renal affections, edemas (water retention), rheumatism, azotemia, gout (helps eliminating high levels of uric acid).

Moreover, it is considered to embody effective laxative properties. It helps with calming the irritations of the digestive tract, as well as eliminating intestinal worms, such as roundworms and pinworms.

Leek Syrup – Recipe

According to popular knowledge, leek is widely-recognized especially for the marvelous beneficial properties it exercises in treating the most common respiratory affections.

Leek is rich in mucilages, which makes it function as a soothing balm for the respiratory system. It softens the tissues and the mucous membranes while at the same time it reduces the inflammations of the vocal chords and throat. Moreover, it is an excellent natural decongestant and expectorant, being utterly effective when it comes to cleansing the vocal chords. It has been used as a pectoral agent for centuries.

Ingredients

• 2 stalks of leek
• 3-4 tsp organic honey

Preparation

Clean the leek stalks properly, wash them in an abundance of water and afterwards chop them. Next, place them in a pot with water (make sure it covers the vegetables). Let them boil until you notice that the leek stalks are moist.

Next, using an electric blender, mix the leek with the water until you obtain a homogenous composition. Add the honey to the mixture. If you don’t have a blender, you may mix the syrup using a food mixer.

Therefore, next time you notice you are suffering from respiratory affections, consider taking 1 tsp of this marvelous natural remedy a day and you’ll feel significantly better. Take advantage of nature’s marvelous remedies!