How to cure a child’s cough: recipes with bananas + video

A banana-based cough remedy is a real lifesaver for mothers whose children reluctantly agree to drink decoctions and mixtures, do inhalations and endure mustard plasters. Banana medicine will appeal to any child - from a six-month-old baby to a teenager, and the unique properties of bananas will help cope with a cough in a short time and without side effects.

2 What kind of cough can a fruit help you cope with?
3 Doctors' opinion
4 Proven recipes
4.1 Table: use of bananas for cough

5 Features of preparing and taking folk remedies with banana

6 Simple remedies and procedures that can be combined with banana treatment

7 Video: medicinal fruit

What are the benefits of bananas in treating a child’s cough?

Banana contains a large number of useful substances:

vitamins B1, B2, B3, B9, A, PP, C and E;
trace elements: potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, copper, phosphorus, iron, zinc, sulfur;
fiber;
pectin substances and enzymes that help digestion;
malic acid;
tannins and aromatic substances.

Banana is a storehouse of vitamins and other nutrients

Everyone knows about the benefits of bananas, but some of the medicinal properties of this tropical fruit are not so widely known, so many are distrustful of cough recipes based on it.

How can a banana help with a cough? It turns out that the fruit of the banana palm affects both the symptoms and the cause of upper respiratory tract diseases :

Potassium, contained in large quantities in bananas, has anti-inflammatory properties and destroys germs and bacteria that cause disease.
The substance ephedrine affects the muscles of the bronchi and lungs, relieves spasms and sore throat, and promotes mucus discharge.
Due to its high starch content, the fruit pulp coats the mucous membrane of the throat, reducing irritation.
Biologically active substances have a general strengthening and tonic effect, support the child’s immunity, helping the child’s body cope with infection faster.

The alkaloid ephedrine, contained in bananas, is used in the manufacture of drugs for dilation of the bronchi, drugs for bronchial asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis and bronchitis.

Does banana help cough?

If you take banana-based products when you cough in addition to medications, you can speed up the healing process, but they are useless as a monocomponent therapy. This is because the product treats the symptom itself, not its cause.

What are the benefits of berries for coughs:

The pulp of the fruit, in combination with milk and honey, envelops the sore throat, thereby relieving soreness and soreness.
Banana with sugar is great for dry coughs because it has an expectorant effect. The berry relieves irritation caused by dry coughing and thins mucus, thereby facilitating its exit from the respiratory tract.
Banana combined with hot milk has an expectorant effect, which is effective for dry cough. If you are bothered by a wet cough, the product thins the mucus and promotes its release from the body. In addition, the drug has an anti-inflammatory effect.
If coughing bothers you at night, a medicine based on banana and honey relieves irritation and softens the mucous membrane, gradually reducing the frequency of attacks.
Due to the vitamin C content, berries have an immunostimulating and antiviral effect, which is especially necessary during periods of exacerbation of respiratory diseases.
Since the fruit has a pleasant aroma and taste, it can be combined with the main medicine to make it easier for children to take.
Since the berry has a viscous structure, it can be used for sore throat. The crushed fruit coats the mucous membrane and makes swallowing easier.

And this is not all the medicinal properties of banana palm fruits. The product is used not only against coughs, but also for diseases of the digestive system and hypertension.

Bananas contain tryptophan, which accelerates the synthesis of the “joy hormone” serotonin in the human body.

Bananas improve your mood

What kind of cough will the fruit help you cope with?

A huge advantage of banana-based remedies for children’s coughs is their versatility. The sweet fruit has an antispasmodic effect on the bronchopulmonary muscles, therefore it brings relief from wet and dry coughs, as well as coughs of allergic origin. Quickly and effectively, banana “medicine” relieves itching and sore throat, shows good results for bronchitis and bronchial asthma. Banana-based products are indispensable for night coughs, since the effect occurs immediately after administration.

The best results can be achieved if you give children folk remedies with banana at the first symptoms of the disease, without waiting until the cough becomes severe and painful. At the initial stage of some diseases, thanks to bananas, you can do without the use of medications. If a cough is a symptom of a serious illness and is accompanied by a fever, a banana will serve as an excellent adjuvant to complement the treatment prescribed by the doctor.

Banana-based remedies bring relief from coughs of any type and origin.

There are situations when the cough does not go away. The parents went to the doctor on time, follow all the instructions and give the child the prescribed medications, but the baby is not getting better. In this case, a banana becomes a real salvation, since it copes well even with a persistent, protracted cough . Of course, it is not worth completely replacing the treatment prescribed by the pediatrician, but with its help you can enhance the anti-inflammatory and expectorant effect of the use of medications.

Doctors' opinion

Experienced pediatricians have a positive attitude towards treating coughs with bananas. From a doctor’s perspective, banana-based products for children have many advantages:

Bananas can be given to children from the age of six months, so with the help of a healthy fruit you can expand the limited range of remedies for the little ones.
Due to the characteristics of the banana palm, which does not require the use of fertilizers for active growth and fruiting, as well as the structure of the fruit, protected by a dense peel, bananas do not accumulate harmful substances and do not contain pathogens.
The tropical fruit is a hypoallergenic product, which makes it indispensable in baby nutrition and treatment.
Banana-based products have a pleasant taste, so children willingly agree to take them.
Banana jelly, decoctions and purees do not cause side effects and can be combined with any medications and medical procedures.
Fruits rich in vitamins are an important part of a child’s diet during illness.

However, despite the numerous beneficial properties of bananas, not a single doctor will recommend relying only on folk remedies when treating cough. Self-medication, especially when it comes to children's health, is dangerous.

A timely visit to a pediatrician and the appointment of an individual treatment regimen is necessary in any case; severe bronchitis or pneumonia cannot be cured with a banana alone. However, thanks to this medicinal fruit, it is possible to reduce the number of medications used and minimize the harm from side effects that can be caused by some of them.

Doctors are not against the use of folk remedies, but only after consultation

Fruit composition

Banana, which everyone loves regardless of age, is not only a pleasant treat, but also an effective medicine used in the fight against diseases of the respiratory system that are accompanied by cough. The berry has a wonderful taste and aroma, so children take medications based on it with pleasure.

The effectiveness of the fruit in the fight against cough is explained by its rich chemical composition:

simple sugars are easily digestible and provide additional energy to fight pathogenic microorganisms;
serotonin is a hormone that improves mood, which has a beneficial effect on the entire therapeutic process;
antioxidants - elements that block and neutralize free radicals;
ephedrine - normalizes blood microcirculation in blood vessels, stimulates the nervous system and relieves bronchopulmonary spasm;
dietary fiber - helps eliminate toxins formed as a result of the breakdown of waste products of pathogenic microorganisms;
potassium - normalizes the functionality of the cardiac and immune systems.

One banana contains about 300 mg of potassium. The trace element helps strengthen the heart muscle and helps get rid of surges in blood pressure.

Bananas on a palm tree

Proven Recipes

To achieve the maximum therapeutic effect, it is advisable to consume the fruit not on its own, but as part of medicinal products, where it will be combined with other products that enhance its beneficial effect.

Among the different banana-based cough recipes, you can choose the most suitable one.

Attention! Bananas and medicinal products based on them are contraindicated for diabetes.

Table: use of bananas for cough

Recipe name	Age of the child, possible contraindications	Recipe	Application diagram
Classic banana cocktail	From 6 months	Two ripe bananas are mashed with a fork, crushed with a blender or rubbed through a sieve. The resulting puree is placed in a saucepan and filled with a glass of hot, but not boiling water. After boiling, the mass is thoroughly mixed and cooled to a warm state.	Give to the child warm at least 3 times a day. Can be used for every coughing attack. Amount – from 1 teaspoon to half a glass at a time, depending on age. The course of treatment is 5 days.
Warm milkshake	From 8 months, contraindicated for allergies to dairy products	Two bananas, crushed to a pulp, are poured with hot milk, the mixture is brought to a boil, then removed from the heat. For children over two years old, the drink can be sweetened.	It is taken warm, the dosage regimen is similar to the classic recipe.
Banana puree with honey	From 1 year, contraindicated if you are allergic to honey, use with caution in children under 3 years of age	Banana, crushed to a smooth puree, is mixed with honey in the amount of one tablespoon.	Taken 3-4 times a day for 7 days. Children under 3 years old – half a teaspoon. From 3 to 7 years – 1 teaspoon at a time. Children over 7 years old can be given larger amounts.
Banana drink with sugar	From 1 year	Pour hot water over the pulp of two chopped bananas, bring to a boil, add sugar to taste. To enhance the antitussive properties, it is advisable to use burnt sugar.	Take warm 3 times a day. From one teaspoon to 0.5 cup at a time. The course of treatment is 5 days.
Chocolate banana medicine	From 3 years of age, do not use if allergic to cocoa or milk protein	A banana mashed into pulp or whipped with a blender is thoroughly mixed with three teaspoons of cocoa powder and poured into a glass of boiling milk. The drink can be sweetened with a small amount of sugar or honey.	It is given to the child warm, the amount at one time is from half a glass. Particularly effective before bedtime. The course of treatment is 5 days.
Banana jelly or “Brazilian mixture” - a recipe for bronchitis	From 6 months	For 1 banana – 1 tbsp. l. sugar, 1 glass of boiling water, cooled to 80-90 degrees. The crushed fruit is mixed with sugar, poured with hot water, mixed, tightly closed with a lid and infused for half an hour.	Take warm, 0.5 cups every 2 hours for 3-5 days. Effective for any cough, as well as bronchitis.
Banana tea	From 6 months	Pieces of dried bananas are poured with boiling water, the tea is infused for 10 minutes. For children over 3 years old, you can put dried bananas in a cup when brewing black or chamomile tea.	Drink 3 times a day. Promotes rapid removal of sputum.
Banana remedy with honey and milk for cough and sore throat	From 1 year in the absence of allergies to honey and milk	The banana is crushed and poured with hot milk. A teaspoon of honey and a slice of butter are added to the mixture.	Drink warm 3 times a day. The smallest - 0.25 cups at a time, children over 3 years old - 0.5 cups.
Banana butter with honey	From 1 year	A ripe banana turns into pulp, mixed with 1 teaspoon of honey. The mass is brought to a boil and kept over low heat until dark, after which the mixture is poured with half a glass of boiled hot milk.	Give to the child in small portions throughout the day.
Spicy banana mixture	From 12 years old	To one glass of milk add 2 tablespoons of honey, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg on the tip of a knife. The mixture is simmered over low heat for 30 minutes, after which mashed banana is added to it. The drink is mixed and removed from the heat.	Taken in small portions throughout the day. You need to consume the entire prepared mixture per day.

Attention! Despite the benefits that honey brings in the fight against cough, it is a strong allergen and should not be used to treat children under one year of age.

Bananas do not cause allergies, but you need to be careful with honey when treating children

How to cook for a child?

You can give a banana to a child for a cough only after consulting your doctor. Such substances are not given to children under one year of age. Compositions containing cocoa are not recommended for use in children under 3 years of age.

To achieve maximum effect, you should choose recipes that do not involve thermal effects. This will help preserve a large amount of useful elements in the fruit. It is better to discontinue banana cough medicine if there are no results within 3-5 days or the child’s condition worsens.

In other situations, a standard milk-based recipe will help treat a cough. You can also make a healthy syrup. To prepare it, you need to take 1 ripe fruit, peel and cut it. Place in a container and place in a steam bath for 5 minutes. Pour in 250 ml of water and add 1 large spoon of sugar.

Cook the mixture for 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Give the child 1 large spoon. It is recommended to do this at intervals of 3 hours. It is recommended to prepare new syrup every day.

Features of preparing and taking folk remedies with banana

General rules regarding the use of bananas in medicinal products:

Bananas for all recipes must be ripe; you can use overripe fruits.
All remedies are taken before meals or a few hours after meals.
Despite the fact that bananas can be consumed by children from 6 months, some recipes are not suitable for treating the youngest due to the presence of other components that are not recommended for use by babies under one year old.
The recipe is selected taking into account the age and health characteristics of the child. The baby should not be allergic to the products used to prepare the product.
Banana-based products cannot be stored. The maximum time during which banana medicine can be stored is 12 hours. It is advisable to prepare a new portion before each use.
In rare cases, banana can cause digestive upset. If a child develops diarrhea, vomiting, bloating or severe belching, treatment with banana should be stopped.

Banana medicinal product must be prepared immediately before use.

Recommendations

To get a greater effect from using products based on banana palm fruits and not harm the body, it is important to adhere to the following recommendations:

The fruits should not be consumed by obese children.
Doctors do not recommend giving medications with honey to children under one year of age. The baby is just getting acquainted with new products, and honey is a strong allergen.
Even if the cough goes away after 2 days, the course of treatment cannot be interrupted and should be continued for up to a week.
It is forbidden to take drugs with banana more than 4 times a day.
Medicines should be taken 30 minutes before meals.
Children under 7 years old can eat no more than half a banana per day. Teenagers are allowed to eat one fruit, and adults two.
The medicine must be prepared immediately before use and only fresh ingredients must be used.

Banana-based remedies will help you quickly get rid of an annoying cough, especially if it occurs at night. Before starting treatment with folk remedies, you should consult a specialist. The advantage of banana-based products is that they can be used by children and women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.