Common cold and cough are the things everyone gets a victim of in different times of the year, but especially in winter. Reasons can be several, but most of the times, its bacterial or viral infection. There are numerous home remedies that you can follow to treat your common cold and cough. Given below as:
1. Honey: Mix honey with lemon and cinnamon. It has been proved through studies that honey contains anti-bacterial properties and is efficient in treating cold and cough.
2. Vitamin C rich foods: Fruits like oranges, berries, guava, watermelon, etc. And vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, amla, lemon, potato, etc. are highly rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C helps in boosting immunity and thus, making the immune system stronger, a system that protects our body against infection.
3. Ginger tea: Ginger tea is extremely beneficial in soothing cold and cough. It eventually ousts phlegm from the respiratory tract.
4. Turmeric with lukewarm milk: Turmeric contains various medicinal properties. It has an active component named 'curcumin', which makes turmeric a powerful antioxidant. Mixing it with milk helps significantly in treating cold and cough like infections.
5. Lukewarm water: Lukewarm water is helpful in soothing common cold, cough or sore throat. It softens the mucus and helps in keeping your airways clean.
6. Gargle with salt water: This duo has been working remarkably in alleviating sore throat, cough and cold.
7. Ginger-tulsi with honey: Extract the juice of ginger, crush some tulsi leaves and add it to a spoon of honey. This trio works well in relieving the discomfort caused by cold and cough.
8. Use a cold humidifier to increase moisture in the air of the room where your you sleep. It will help in cleaning your airways and loosening the mucus.
9. Take more fluids than a usual day. Ii will help in keeping your airways clear and moist. Staying hydrated is necessary for days of sickness, it helps the body fight off the infection.