I found this in the Nov/Dec 2009 issue of Natural Solutions:
"Quiet a Cough" - Dark chocolate is as effective a cough suppresant as codeine...That's what British and Hungarian researchers found in a recent study. What's the secret? Experts think the chemical theobromine (found in chocolate) relaxes the vagus nerve, which runs through the airways to the brain and triggers coughing.
Just 2 ounces of chocolate is enough, and the higher the cocoa content (think 65 percent or more), the better.
As a friend of mine is known to say... Cool Beans! Cacao beans that is!
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I have a nasty cough right now - I may put this to the test. Love, Tee
ReplyDeletePlease do! I'd love it if this worked!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon!
Ditto ... feel better, Tee.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post ... I can't wait to hear.
I have a friend marketing a very high ORAC chocolate. Pretty pricy as 'candy' goes but probably great compared to cough medicine.
I will get her info and post.
Happy Weekend All! <3 San