Home Remedies for Hiccups
Slowly suck on a teaspoon of sugar without chewing it to help stop hiccups.
Mix one teaspoon of salt into a cup of yogurt. Stir thoroughly until the salt dissolves completely, then consume the mixture to relieve hiccups.
If your hiccups are triggered by eating spicy food, drink a full glass of water to calm them.
Boil one and a half cups of water and add a teaspoon of freshly ground cardamom (elaichi). Let it cool, strain the liquid, and drink it to ease hiccups.
Gently press your fingers against your ears to close them. This can help block the airway and may stop the hiccups.
Chew slowly on a small, peeled piece of fresh ginger (adarak) to help get rid of hiccups.
Gargling with water can provide relief from hiccups.
Eating a spoonful of peanut butter is another effective remedy for persistent hiccups.
Combine half a teaspoon of mustard seeds with half a teaspoon of pure ghee and swallow the mixture to stop hiccups.
Inhale deeply and hold your breath for as long as possible. Exhale slowly and repeat this a few times to alleviate hiccups.
Raising your left arm and holding it up for a while can also help stop hiccups.
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