Herbal Remedies For Cold

You know you are down with common cold when you show symptoms like frequent sneezing, runny nose, dry cough, headache, mild fever and sore throat. Some major causes of common cold are change in weather conditions, viral infection, direct contact with the infected secretions or infected surfaces, allergic disorders and low immunity.

There are various brands of medicines available in the market to cure cold but they generally weaken your system and have side effects. So, it is always simpler and safer to try out the natural or herbal remedies that have no side effects at all.

Lemon is the best source of vitamin C that strengthens our immunity power and also reduces the duration of illness. Lemon juice mixed in a glass of lukewarm water with a teaspoon full of honey will help you fight cold. This should be taken once, everyday.

A power soup made with few garlic cloves crushed in a cup of water and boiled is an excellent medicine to flush out the toxins and reduces the fever. You can also try out hot chicken soup with lots of garlic.Mix half teaspoon of cinnamon and ginger with scalded milk and put 1 teaspoon of honey in it. Drink while it is hot.

Mint tea is also a very soothing and refreshing drink during common cold.For sore throat, try and have thyme and sage tea.  Put some dried or fresh sage and thyme in water and boil the solution. You can add some honey to sweeten the drink.

Here is a magic tip to clear your blocked nose. Cut an onion into two halves. Place one half on top of your bed side table. You will slowly experience an easy breathing and clear nose.You can put some dried mustard in water and bring it to boil. Boil it continuously for ten minutes. Have a splendid footbath with this liquid to treat cold.

Echinacea is a well known herb to cure cold. It comes in different forms like powdered extract, liquid, alcohol tincture, whole dried root. An herbalist can guide you with the recommended form and dosage of the herb.A cup of chamomile tea twice daily also works wonders for cold.

Ease your cold conditions with these magical herbs. It is always advisable to treat it naturally to avoid unwanted side effects caused by the medicines found in the market. Stay healthy, the herbal way.