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Herbal Remedies for Colds &
Flu
Flu is a
highly contagious disease that is spread by the
influenza virus. It is an infection caused in the
respiratory tract. Flu leads to fever, muscle aches,
headache accompanied with weakness. The flu arrives from
the blues. The flu is also known by a variety of other
names such as the Asian flu, flu, Asian Flu Type A or B,
Influenza A or B. The disease is highly contagious. It
spreads through the air medium. The virus spreads from
person to person by the infected droplets which get
propagated in the air medium as a patient coughs or
sneezes.
Symptoms of
Cods
The common
cold leads to various symptoms in every individual owing
to the fact that cold is caused by numerous different
viruses. Recognition of the symptoms is essential for
proper medication for the curing of this wide spread
disease. The symptoms start appearing after a time span
of about 1-4 days after the entry of the virus into the
human body as the virus needs a certain duration of time
to establish a sound footing. The symptoms are fever,
persistent cough, fatigue, nosebleed and also loss of
the patient's appetite.
Home
Remedies for Colds & Flu
Some of the
effective home remedies using natural ingredients are of
great significance and they are:
Lemons mixed
with honey and warm water soothes the sore throat.
Applying the same mixed in cold water to the forehead
using a cloth is effective in reducing fever.
Honey is
also excellent for coughs and sore throats when taken
with one spoon of hot water as well as lemon.
Taking
garlic cloves mixed with honey, pepper or ginger is
effective on cough as well as cold.
Cayenne
pepper assists in immune system. So taking a garlic
recipe works wonders'
Chamomile
tea relaxes and motivates sleep. It is good for fevers.
Pregnant ladies should not use in large quantities.
Peppermint
tea is good to reduce sinuses that are blocked. These
tea bags in bath water are also effective.
Ginger added
to tea or with boiling water and honey is very good for
stomach problems.
Thyme is
another favorite herb for reducing cough. Preparing a
tea and letting it steep for ten minutes and then
straining and adding honey the sweetener is a best
remedy.
Oregano is
also very useful for cough and colds. This should also
be prepared in the same process as thyme.
Sage is
another sore throat remedy. Preparing it with thyme and
oregano and drinking it or gargling it will serve your
purpose. This is also effective on fevers
Cinnamon
reduces the immune system. Adding small quantities of
cinnamon.
Gargle rock
salt mixed with warm water.
Turmeric
powder mixed with warm milk is very soothing and
relaxing. It should be had twice or thrice in a day to
have a desired effect. This should be had at least three
days continuously.
Holy basil
leaves when had directly has the desired effect or
should be mixed with warm water and had as it eliminates
the cough from the root.
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