Alternative Therapies Of Common Cold
Here are some of the home remedies that can help you recover faster from a cold.
Lemon (Nimbu): Lemons are amongst the most famous remedies for cold and fever as they are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. They increase the body’s resistance to cold and cough and reduce the duration of illness.
You can take lemon juice in warm water with a tablespoon of honey. You can take this solution twice or thrice a day.
Ginger (Adrak): It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. To cure a cold, you can cut a small piece of ginger and boil it in water. Strain this mixture and consume this decoction twice or thrice a day. You can also chew raw ginger or consume it in the form of supplements.
Garlic (Lehsun): Garlic is an excellent source of anti-inflammatory agents. It has antispasmodic and antiseptic action as well.
You can take 3-4 cloves of garlic and boil it in water and consume it once a day.You can also take 3-4 drops of garlic oil diluted in water and take it twice or thrice a day.
Turmeric (Haldi): Turmeric is also an excellent remedy for colds. You can mix half a teaspoon of turmeric in warm milk and consume it once a day. If you are suffering from a runny nose, you can take smoke from the burning turmeric for quick relief.
Bitter gourd (Karela): Roots of bitter gourd are effective in treating a cold. You can mix a paste of bitter gourd, tulsi leaves, and equal parts honey and take it once daily at night for a month.
Lady finger (Bhindi): Lady finger or okra is rich in mucilage and helps in treating throat allergies, swelling, and pain associated with cold. To relieve the common cold, you can add a few cut lady fingers into boiling water and consume this decoction once daily.
Vitamin C: Regular intake of Vitamin C is helpful in preventing colds. If you already have a cold then taking Vitamin C can help you relieve the symptoms and shorten the duration of the cold. You can take 1-2 tablets of Vitamin C daily, or as prescribed by your doctor.