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Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold itself. These remedies help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling miserable. Plus, many of them are all-natural, having been made using herbs.
Read on to learn about four tried-and-tested cold remedies and how to make them.
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a remedy that many people swear by. It’s believed to help relieve colds because of its antimicrobial properties. Unfiltered ACV also contains the “mother,” which is a mixture of yeast and bacteria. In essence, they work as probiotics – live microbes that are good for you, particularly your gut.
In 2018, researchers found that probiotics have an immune-boosting quality that helps the body combat colds.
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Drinking hot liquids like tea relieves nasal congestion and soothes the inflamed membranes lining your throat and nose. If you’re so congested that you can’t sleep at night, try this cold and flu tea recipe.
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If you’re dealing with a bout of cough, try this all-natural cough syrup. Its main ingredient is honey, which has long been considered an effective cough suppressant. It coats and soothes the throat, effectively reducing the severity of coughs. Honey is generally safe for adults and older children. Avoid giving honey to infants and children younger than one year old.
This cough syrup also uses powdered echinacea and elderberry. Native Americans have used the roots and leaves of the echinacea plant to treat infections. Experts believe echinacea’s beneficial effects against respiratory infections can be attributed to powerful antioxidants known as flavonoids.
Elderberry also shows promise in treating colds, the flu and other respiratory infections. It’s typically sold as a syrup, which can be taken as is to reduce the severity of coughs. It’s also available in powdered form.
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Steam inhalation is one of the most widely used remedies to relieve nasal congestion. It involves the inhalation of water vapor, which is thought to work by loosening mucus in the nasal passages, throat and lungs.
For best results, throw your favorite cold-fighting herbs into the mix. Effective ones include eucalyptus, thyme, sage, rosemary, peppermint, ginger, mint, lavender and orange peel.
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Cold and flu symptoms can be relieved easily by using all-natural home remedies made with herbs. Try any of the remedies shared above the next time you feel under the weather.
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