Common problems such as nasal blockage and colds are caused by seasonal changes or cold weather. Consuming refrigerated foods or drinks can also lead to common cold. This condition is most common in people with a weak immune system. This condition is made worse by headaches, throat pain, and cough. This annoying condition can be treated with simple, but highly effective home remedies.
Home Remedies
Here are some popular home remedies for cough and cold. These home remedies are 100% natural and herbal and can easily be found in your backyard or kitchen cabinet.
- Use 10 grams of bishop’s herb (ajwain). Wrap the cloth in a clean towel and tie the ends with a rubber band. This cloth should be heated in a saucepan. Now, take a moment to smell it. This home remedy will clear nasal blockage.
- Mix 5 ml of fresh garlic (lahsun), juice with holy basil, tulsi, four black peppers (kali mech), a clove (laung), and a teaspoon honey. This mixture can be taken twice daily to treat this condition.
- Suck liquorice (mulethi). This home remedy is effective for a sore throat, cold, and irritation. Mulethi can also be taken with honey 2-3 times per day.
- Garlic (lahsun), is an important herb for the treatment of cold and cough. A useful home remedy is to use fresh garlic juice (10-15ml) and equal amounts of honey.
- Drink lukewarm, especially after meals. This will soothe and calm any irritation or soreness in your throat.
- Eucalyptus oil can be used to clear nasal blockage. It can also be used to treat sinus problems.
- Tea made from holy basil (tulsi), and garlic (lahsun), is beneficial for soothing the agitated airways.
- Avoid being exposed to cold winds. Protect your head and chest with woolen clothing.
- Boil 500mg cinnamon powder (dalchini). This milk can be boiled in clarified butter (ghee), and drank to relieve cold at night.
- Consume whole-grain bread with clarified butter (ghee). To get strength and relief, drink a glassful lemon juice with hot water. It will clear your nose, reduce sneezing and soothe your throat.
