Breathe Better Naturally: How Cloves Can Help Fight Respiratory Infections and Bronchitis | May 30, 2025

Do you have trouble breathing freely in winter? Is your throat itchy, does your cough persist, and does your chest feel heavy and congested? We often think of medication, but some forgotten natural treasures can work wonders. One of them, although well-known in our kitchens, hides unsuspected potential: cloves. This small flower bud could well become your best ally against respiratory infections. Curious? Here’s how to use it effectively.

Why Clove Is a Powerful Natural Remedy

Before diving into the recipes, let’s set the scene: cloves aren’t just for flavoring a stew. They contain eugenol, a molecule with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and expectorant properties. In short, they help disinfect, calm inflammation in the respiratory tract, and expel mucus. A sort of  natural “three-in-one” for your lungs.

It’s a bit like having a pharmacist in your spice cupboard.

Honey and clove tea: comfort in a cup

The problem: Dry or chesty cough, sore throat, and a feeling of tightness?
The solution: A simple, gentle, and truly effective tea.

Ingredients :

• 5 cloves
• 1 teaspoon of honey (preferably raw)
• 25 cl of water

Preparation :

1. Boil the water, add the cloves,
2. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Infuse for another 2 minutes off the heat.
3. Strain and add the honey.

Use: Drink morning and evening. In case of a severe cough, a third cup can be added on medical advice.

Benefits:

• Soothes coughs
• Lubricates the throat
• Helps eliminate mucus
• Strengthens natural defenses

It’s the perfect grandmother’s remedy, both reassuring and particularly useful.

A homemade lemon-clove syrup against bronchitis

The problem: Persistent bronchitis, wheezing, and a feeling of suffocation.
The solution: A tonic and purifying syrup.

Ingredients :

• 10 cloves
• Juice of one lemon
• 25 cl of water
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon of honey

Preparation :

1. Boil the water with the cloves and ginger.
2. Let it infuse for 10 minutes, filter.
3. Then add the honey and lemon.

Directions: 2 tablespoons morning and evening. If the condition worsens, increase to 3 tablespoons under medical supervision.

Benefits:

• Frees the bronchi
• Calms inflammation
• Helps fight bacteria
• Rich in natural vitamin C

This homemade syrup acts as a real support for your lungs.

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