Home Remedies for Common Cold

Many natural treatments offer effective relief from the various symptoms of a common cold without any side effects.                                                                                                                                       Here are the top 10 home remedies for a common cold:

1. Garlic

Garlic’s antibacterial and antiviral properties can be very helpful in getting rid of cold symptoms.Garlic is good for the immune system and helps open up respiratory passages, and also helps flush toxins out of your body.

• Mix together one crushed garlic clove, two teaspoons lemon juice, one teaspoon honey, and half a teaspoon cayenne pepper or red chilli powder. Consume it daily until the symptoms subside.
• Boil four to five chopped garlic cloves in a cup of water and add one teaspoon of honey. Drink it two to three times a day.
• You can also eat raw garlic or use a few drops of garlic oil in your food and drinks.

Here is how the prepared home remedy will look like.

2. Honey

Honey can be of great help in soothing an irritated throat as well as shortening the lifespan of a cold. The high amount of nutrients and enzymes in honey help kill bacteria and viruses that cause colds.

• The simplest home remedy is to consume a mixture of one teaspoon of lemon juice and two teaspoons of honey. Take it every two hours to get immense relief from your cold and sore throat.
• If you prefer, you can simply swallow a spoonful of raw honey.

3. Spice Tea

Spice tea is a highly beneficial Ayurvedic remedy to get rid of common cold.

1. Dry roast and grind a quarter cup of coriander seeds, one a half tablespoons each of cumin and fennel seeds, and a quarter teaspoon of fenugreek seeds.
2. Now, boil a cup of water.
3. Add one and a half tablespoon of this spice powder and one and a half teaspoon of rock candy (misri).
4. Let it simmer for three to four minutes.
5. Add two tablespoons of milk.
6. Bring the solution to a boil and then strain it.
7. Sip it slowly while it is hot.
8. Drink this spice tea daily until the symptoms subside.

4. Ginger

Ginger can be helpful in treating common cold and its symptoms due to its antiviral, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Eat raw ginger or drink ginger tea several times a day. For enhance the effectiveness of ginger tea, add a lemon juice and honey to it.
• You can also make a paste of ginger, cloves and salt and eat one-half teaspoon of it two times a day.
• For a runny nose, mix equal amounts of dry ginger powder, clarified butter (ghee) and jaggery (gur), a natural sweetener. Consume this mixture daily in the morning on an empty stomach.

5. Chicken Soup

Chicken soup has many essential nutrients and vitamins that help treat common cold symptoms. The high antioxidant properties in chicken soup speed up the healing process.

In addition, it will boost immunity and restore strength in your weary body. For best results, make homemade chicken soup using organic vegetables and chicken.

6. Red Onion

Those suffering from a cold can get relief from homemade red onion syrup. To make the syrup, you will need red onions and honey or brown sugar.

1. Slice two to three red onions horizontally. Put one slice of onion in a bowl and add raw honey. Repeat the process until the bowl is full.
2. Cover the bowl and leave it for 12 to 15 hours. When you open the bowl, there will be thick liquid like syrup.
3. Drink a spoonful of the syrup several times a day to get relief from sore throats and other symptoms of a cold.