7 Effective Home Remedies That Can Get Rid Of That Annoying ColdAnd Cough With unpredictable weather comes the onset of unwarranted illness that has us sniffing and coughing inevitably. We’ve gotten all too accustomed to catching the seasonal bug in a plethora of unexpected weather changes. Regardless of this fact, no one likes to be walking around with a blocked (or a runny nose), a sore throat or a temperature. Although popping over-the-counter pills is the simplest solution, doing so often can lead to your body growing a tolerance towards these drugs in the long run. Besides, heading to the doctor’s office to get a checkup can be a cumbersome task as well, considering the hectic lifestyles we lead. The good news is that nifty home remedies can do the trick of combating a cold or a cough just as effectively, minus any long-term side effects. After all Indian households have a history of using homemade remedies effectively to treat a cold and a cough for centuries now. Here are some homemade remedies you should keep handy the nexttime you fall sick: #1. Honey and ginger juice Honey is known to soothe the throat, and ginger is known to have antibiotic properties. Grind up some ginger and mix it with an equal amount of honey, and consume it as is. If you find that the taste is not to your liking, you could mix it with half a glass of warm milk, too. It instantly clears up the nasal passage and soothes a dry throat. #2. Turmeric and warm milk Adding honey, turmeric and black pepper to milk work on chest and cold infections. Turmeric has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help in killing bacteria and black pepper aids digestion and relieves a cough and cold. Drink this concoction 2 times a day. #3. Flaxseeds, lime juice and honey Flaxseeds are known to work wonders for colds. Boil the flaxseeds in water till the mixture thickens and then strain it. Add some lime juice and honey (according to taste) and have this twice a day. Your cold will disappear in no time. #4. Masala Chai If you are a tea lover, there is nothing like the masala chai, which can provide instant relief from a cold. Boil water with tea leaves, and add some spices of your choice (cloves, cinnamon, ginger and black pepper work best). Cover, simmer for a few minutes and strain. Preferably, take it black. You can add some honey to balance the taste. #5. Jaggery Jaggery is great to soothe a sore throat. Boil water and black pepper together. Then add some cumin, and one the mixture becomes aromatic, add a few pieces of jaggery and mix it on a low heat, till the jaggery melts completely. This helps with sore throats and clears up chest infections. #6. Onion extract You may not like its bitter taste, but this remedy is considered as one of the best remedies to treat congested chest. Onion has quercetin which eradicates mucus and also prevents further build-up of mucus. As the onion contains antimicrobial properties, it also prevents infections. Extract onion juice and mix it with lemon juice, honey and water. Heat this mixture and drink the concoction warm. Drink this mixture 3-4 times a day. #7. Good old steam inhalation and gargling with hot water Inhaling steam by adding eucalyptus oil in water is a great way to get rid of chest congestion. Take deep breaths and inhale the steam. You will immediately get relief from stuffy nose and congested chest. Eucalyptus oil contains analgesic properties and antibacterial properties that ease up chest congestion. Not only recommended by many health experts, drinking hot water relaxes the throat and gradually heals chest congestion. Drinking hot water helps in dissolving mucus in the respiratory tract and relieves congested chest. Disclaimer: The above home remedies are generic in nature. It is advisable to consult a doctor to assess your condition to rule out any serious illnesses or complications and before giving these remedies a try.
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