12 home remedies for coughs and colds

When we have a cough or a cold, we do not immediately have to run to the pharmacy for special drugs or antibiotics to fight the disease. There are home remedies for colds that have been used by our grandmothers and great-grandmothers for years. Below you will find 12 ways to fight coughs and cold

1. For a sore throat and cough - onion syrup

The preparation of the syrup is not complicated. Onions should be cut into small cubes or slices. Then cover the onion pieces with honey or sugar and put the container with the mixture aside in a warm and dark place for about a day. This is needed for the onion to let go of juices. To enhance the beneficial effects of the syrup, we can add garlic to it, because both onion and garlic have antiviral and antibacterial properties. Such a syrup helps the body fight infection. In addition, this mixture inhibits persistent coughing by reducing mucus secretion. It is also credited with expectorant properties and soothing a sore throat. The syrup should be consumed 3-5 times a day in the amount of 1 tablespoon.

2. For cough - inhalation

Inhalation is nothing more than inhaling water vapor with the addition of antibacterial, antiviral and secretion-thinning agents. To prepare the inhalation, add a few drops of an oil, e.g. eucalyptus, sandalwood, lavender or pine oil to a container with hot water. You can also prepare inhalation from herbal infusions, e.g. rosemary, fennel, tea tree or chamomile. Add the oil to hot water, lean over the container / pot and cover the head with a towel. We inhale the vapors for about 15 minutes.

3. For cough - proper air humidification

Coughing intensifies in dry and warm air. Therefore, it is important that the air in the apartment is properly humidified. There are ready-made devices for air humidification available on the market, however, a similar role is played by an aquarium - even small, because it has an A4 sheet size. We fill the aquarium with water, we can put stones in it and plant plants. Due to the fact that the water in the aquarium is evaporated, the air in our apartment will be moisturized.

4. For the sinuses - a warming broth

Each of us knows the recipe for chicken soup. Served warm, with the addition of onion and garlic , it will resist any disease. It has warming properties. In addition, it helps to get rid of the mucus that accumulates in the bronchi and lungs during colds.

5. For colds - cupping

The tradition of making bubbles goes back many decades. During the period of easier access to antibiotics, they were forgotten, but they are now being used again. Cupping stimulates the immune system, thanks to which they mobilize the body to fight viruses and bacteria that reside in the body. Cups should be placed on well-muscled parts of the body, such as the back and chest. They should not be used on the spine and lower back, i.e. around the kidneys. Cupping is not recommended for people with autoimmune diseases, as it may exacerbate symptoms.

6. For colds - beetroot syrup

Beetroot syrup has antiviral and antibacterial properties. The preparation is extremely simple. Cut the beetroot, grate it on a grater or hollow the center (the choice is ours) and add sugar or honey. Boil the vegetable with sugar or honey on low heat for about 20 minutes, until the juices are released. The resulting syrup should be cooled, after which it is ready for consumption. One tablespoon of the syrup a day is enough to take advantage of its beneficial properties.

7. For colds - tea with honey, lemon or raspberry juice

Add honey, lemon or raspberry juice to warm tea (depending on your preferences). Tea prepared in this way helps to fight the symptoms of flu and colds. Honey settles on the mucous membranes and soothes throat irritations and prevents the multiplication of bacteria. Raspberry juice has a warming and antiseptic effect, making it similar to an antibiotic, while lemon makes it easier to swallow.

8. For a sore throat - gargle with herbs or salt

Add thyme, turnip greens or sage to warm water . Such a mixture will relieve a sore throat. The combination of salt and water works in a similar way. Salt has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Both rinses work extremely quickly, relieving even the most severe pain and reducing mucosal congestion.

9. For runny nose - horseradish

Horseradish has bactericidal and antiviral properties. The use of horseradish is one of the most effective natural treatments for a runny nose. It can be used in two forms:

• inhalation of freshly grated horseradish vapors,
• eating a small amount.

The use of the above options will open the nose almost immediately. As long as the horseradish is sharp enough, tears can run out of our eyes.

10. For colds and fever - herbal tea

In the fight against colds and fever, which often accompanies this ailment, we can use herbal teas, the ingredients of which are:

• black elderberry ,
• lime tree,
• raspberries.

These infusions intensely stimulate the body's sweat glands. After just one hour, our body begins to sweat heavily. As a result, body temperature is lowered and harmful substances are removed (along with sweat). We should drink this tea before going to bed. Pour a teaspoon of herbs with water (about half a glass). The infusion should be consumed once a day, immediately after preparation.

Peppermint or thyme infusion also has antibacterial and expectorant properties. Additionally, it reduces fever.

11. For colds - garlic

Garlic has antiviral and antibacterial properties. It can be taken in various forms: as an addition to a sandwich, in combination with hot milk and honey, and as a syrup. To prepare the syrup, we will need a few crushed garlic cloves, a few tablespoons of honey or sugar, and the juice of one or two lemons. Pour this mixture over with a small amount of boiled, chilled water. Put the container aside for a few days in a dark and warm place. The syrup should be consumed three times a day. To strengthen the body's immunity, the treatment should be repeated every few months.

12. For fever and colds - amber tincture

We can use amber to create a warming tincture. To prepare it, it is enough to pour alcohol on small pieces of amber and wait a few days. The tincture can be eaten or rubbed on the feet, breasts or back.

It is worth using home methods of fighting infections due to the fact that they are completely natural. However, if their use does not bring results, it is worth consulting a doctor or pharmacist.