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Side effects of chemical cough drugs bared

Health organizations have expressed alarm over the potential hazardous side effects of over-the-counter (OTC) chemical cough medications to one’s health, including the development of hypertension, drug dependence, irregular heartbeat and confusion.

According to Mayo Clinic, a respected online medical research organization of around 2,500 physicians worldwide that is known for its online diagnosis and treatment of diseases (www.mayoclinic.com), these cough medications may actually cause more harm than good.

“Most OTC cough medicines contain a mixture of decongestant, antihistamine, pain reliever, cough suppressant or a combination of these drugs. This combination is meant to treat many symptoms at once but all of them have potential side effects,” the organization said in an online statement. (more…)

How to prepare Ginger Lozenges

Medicated candies prepared from rhizomes of luya, Zingiber officinale, for sore throat, cough and as breath freshener, dissolved in the mouth as needed.

Materials:

Ginger rhizomes, powdered;
confectioner’s sugar,
gum Arabic powder, USP;
cornstarch,
water, mortar and pestle,
spatula,
spoon,
knife,
tray,
wax paper,
aluminum foil

Proportion: 2 tablespoon powdered ginger for every cup of confectioner’s sugar.

Procedure:

1. Mix powdered ginger, confectioner’s sugar, a little gum Arabic powder in a mortar and pestle.

2. Add water, a few drops at a time, enough to form a mass/ball.

3. Line a tray/plate with cornstarch lightly. Transfer the mass/ball to the starch-lined tray.

4. Flatten the mass/ball to desired thickness, or make a long roll.

5. Divide the flattened mass or roll, as the case maybe, into equal portions, as desired.

6. Allow the discs to dry (air-dry or place in an oven briefly); then wrap each one in aluminum foil.

Source: www.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph

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