Home Remedies For Cough And Cold

Some people get affected with cough and common cold in any season either it is winter or summer this health obstacle is very common. Therefore it is not advisable everytime to depend on allopathic medicines. So lets try some home remedies that are good and quick enough to cure and with no side effects.

 SOME OF THE HOME REMEDIES FOR COUGH AND COLD ARE:-

• Gargle with hot water by adding a pinch of salt into it, it helps in curing the sore throat.
• Keep drinking hot drinks like coffee and tea or simply luke warm water.
• Add turmeric powder, ginger powder and a teaspoon of honey to warm milk. This not only helps in curing cough but also relieves from bodyache, cold and headache.
• For cold, steam inhalation is the best home remedy.
• While preparing your tea, add few tulsi leaves and crushed ginger to it along with black pepper, it is much relief for cough and cold.
• One should consume amla murabba or Chavanprash if they are susceptible to cough and cold. This helps to develop a strong immunity against cough and cold as it contains high content of Vitamin C.
• When you first come down with a cold or the flu give rest to your body and stay warm.
• Take a hot shower bath this will moisturize your nasal passages and relax you. If you’re feeling dizzy because of the flu, sit on a chair nearby and take a sponge bath.
• Sleeping with an extra pillow under your head will help relieve congested nasal passages.
• Chicken soup does help a cold. It’s one of the most beneficial hot fluids you can consume when you have a cold.
• Make a cough syrup by mixing together 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. Pour the mixture into a jar or bottle and seal tightly. Shake well before using. Take 1 tablespoon every four hours.
• One can also try this make a paste of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp of honey with a little crushed black pepper and mix in little warm water take 2-3 times a day it will help a lot.
• Little piece of jaggery or a piece of dark chocolate will help stopping cough at night time.