How to Make Homemade Remedies for the Common Cold



With cold and flu season in full swing, it’s important to have a few homemade remedies on hand to help relieve the symptoms of the common cold. From herbal teas to steam inhalation, there are many simple ways to make homemade remedies for the common cold. Here are some of the most effective natural remedies for treating a cold:

1. Ginger Tea: Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce congestion associated with a cold. To make ginger tea, steep one teaspoon of freshly grated ginger in one cup of boiling water for five minutes before straining and drinking.

2. Honey Lemon Tea: Honey has natural antibacterial properties that can help fight off infection while lemon helps soothe sore throats and reduce congestion. To make honey lemon tea, add one teaspoon of honey and two teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice into one cup of hot water and stir until combined before drinking.

3. Steam Inhalation: Steam inhalation is an effective way to loosen mucus in the nasal passages and soothe irritated airways associated with a cold or flu virus. Fill a large bowl with hot water (not boiling) and add five drops each of eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil, rosemary oil, thyme oil and chamomile oil before placing your face over the bowl (at least 12 inches away from the water) with a towel draped over your head to trap in steam from the bowl below you – inhale deeply for 10 minutes at least once daily until symptoms subside or disappear altogether.

4. Garlic Soup: Garlic has antiviral properties that can help fight off infection caused by viruses such as those responsible for causing a common cold or flu virus – it also helps boost immunity which may help speed up recovery time from an illness such as this one too! To make garlic soup – sauté four cloves of garlic in two tablespoons olive oil until golden brown before adding four cups vegetable stock/broth; bring this mixture to a boil before reducing heat; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes before serving warm with crusty bread on the side if desired!

5. Hot Toddy: A hot toddy is an age-old remedy used to treat coughs, sore throats and other symptoms associated with upper respiratory infections such as those caused by viruses like those responsible for causing common colds or flus – simply combine two tablespoons whiskey/brandy/rum (or whatever type alcohol you prefer), two tablespoons honey (or maple syrup if preferred), juice from half a lemon into 8 ounces boiling water; stir until combined then drink while still warm - sip slowly throughout day if needed!

These are just some simple homemade remedies that you can use when suffering from symptoms related to common colds or flus – always remember though that these should not be used as substitutes for medical advice given by your doctor - always consult them first if you feel like your condition is worsening rather than improving!

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