The most common cough and cold is the infection caused in humans due to viruses. Mainly these viruses attack during the change in season. If we have a weak immune system, then chances are more, we may get affected with cough and cold frequently.
There is no single virus responsible for cough and cold; in fact, there are many types of viruses that cause the common cough and cold. Therefore our mechanism can't build resistance for all of them.
The symptoms found in cough and cold are running nose or blocked nose, watery eyes, throat infection, sneezing, headache.
Cough and cold last for 7-10 days. If our immune system is strong, we may fight it. Otherwise, it may get more severe.
Home Remedies for Common Cough & Cold
- Tulsi(Basil Leaves)
Tulsi or Basil plant is known as the "Queen of Herbs," it helps improve the immune system, and its properties help get relief from cough and cold. It soothes the throat. Either we may chew it, or we may make the tea; otherwise, it is helpful.
- Cinnamon
Cinnamon is more like wood but holds many health benefits, and it is quite helpful in cough and cold. Cinnamon has the antiviral property, which makes it helpful during coughs and colds.
You may add cinnamon sticks or cinnamon powder to your tea and consume 2-3 times a day for better results.
- Honey
Honey holds lots of antimicrobial properties; it helps ease a sore throat and get relief from cough. For best result and to get relief from cough and cold, take a spoonful of Honey every day till you do not get complete relief from cough and cold.
You may also take one teaspoon of honey, one teaspoon of ginger juice, and a pinch of black pepper, mix it and consume it before going to bed.
- Ginger
The health benefits of ginger are also remarkable. To soothe your throat, cut it into pieces, boil in water, or even you may add ginger to your tea.
- Vitamin C
Vitamin C again is beneficial, although it may not clear the cold completely but very helpful in building immunity. All the citrus fruits have vitamin c like oranges, lemon, grapefruit, etc.
Adding fresh lemon to your tea may soothe your throat.
Hope this article will help fight common cough and cold. Try to go for home remedies instead of medicines. Around the Globe, when there were no doctors and medicines, people cure themselves in natural ways.
No doubt they were strong and live a longer life; they were stronger than the young people of today's generation.
It's all because they had everything come from the natural source. These days, life is running so fast people are not much focused on what they are consuming, and thus we may see new diseases coming into the picture.
For better health benefits, stick to Natural things which our Mother Nature has provided.
Maybe everyone may not like treating themselves with home remedies, but for sure, these are the best ways to treat.
Stay safe, stay healthy, keep yourself safe.
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