Old Ginger Tea Steamed Eggs for Cough
With the arrival of winter, cases of colds and coughs are increasing, especially among the elderly. Due to weakened respiratory muscles and reduced ciliary activity in the trachea and bronchial mucosa, residual lung volume increases, making them more prone to respiratory infections and symptoms such as coughing. Here is a traditional folk remedy—old ginger tea steamed eggs—which has some therapeutic effect on cough.
Preparation: Brew a pot of green tea with boiling water; once the color is extracted, pour the tea into a bowl containing six slices of old ginger. Crack two eggs into the bowl without stirring, add a few pieces of rock sugar, then place it in a steamer and simmer gently for about one and a half hours. Consume while hot, preferably after dinner before bedtime. For general cough, take continuously for three days to recover; if severe, continue for another three days.
This remedy features ginger, which stimulates the arterial and respiratory centers; green tea contains caffeine, which has central nervous system stimulation effects. By brewing an appropriate amount of green tea into a mild infusion and adding honey to mix evenly, it can be taken orally to clear the throat, relieve soreness, reduce swelling, and stop coughing. Both ingredients are non-toxic and side-effect free, making them suitable for elderly individuals to try. However, prevention and management of chronic cough should primarily rely on quitting smoking and drinking, maintaining balanced diet, avoiding exposure to irritants, preventing colds, and enhancing personal immunity.