Everyone suffers from cold and cough. Being an Indian, I would first try few home remedies before I switch to English medicines. In this video, I'm going to show you 6 simple home remedies for common cold and cough. And these recipes can be prepared very easily and quickly.
#1 - Tulasi Kashayam or Holy Basil Syrup in English
For instant relief from cold, drink Tulasi Kashayam and it can cure acute running nose, cold and cough.
Tulasi leaves and Black pepper corns cures common cold and other common respiratory problems. They are very good anti-biotic, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial and rich in Vitamin C. Tulasi leaves also controls blood glucose levels.
Black pepper corns eases the congestion in the nose.
Ginger is an excellent anti-inflammatory and kills cancer cells in the body. It heals sickness, reduces tenderness and pain by giving relief for cough and sore throat. Ginger also stimulates blood circulation in the body.
Jaggery is very useful for respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis as it prevents lung and throat infections in asthma patients. Due to its anti-allergic properties, it is also used as an effective treatment for chronic cough.
Direction/Method
- In a bowl, add some water and allow it to boil.
- When the water is boiling, add some fresh Tulasi leaves to it, an inch of chopped ginger, a teaspoon of black pepper corns, and 2 teaspoons of jaggery
- Mix them well and allow it to boil for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, strain the Tulasi Kashyam into a glass.
- Drink this hot, and your cold and cough should run away.
#2 - Turmeric Milk
Turmeric is known to treat viral infections such as cough and cold and it has an amazing antiseptic properties. Using Turmeric in Milk can quickly heal the cold and cough.
To prepare, add a little bit of turmeric powder into a glass of warm milk. Mix well and it provides instant relief for an aching throat and runny nose.
This is very helpful for kids, as well as adults suffering from common cold.
#3 - Honey and Lemon
Honey is a wonderful remedy for a sore throat and it also relives coughs more effectively. Honey does the soothing, while the lemon juice can help with congestion.
In a glass of warm water, just add 2 teaspoons of honey, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and mix them well. You can also add a little bit of black pepper powder into this.
#4 - Peppermint Kashayam / Syrup
Peppermint leaves are well known for their healing properties because Menthol in peppermint leaves soothes the throat and acts as a decongestant, helping to break down mucus.
To do the peppermint kashayam
- Take a bowl, add some water and allow it boil.
- Add some fresh peppermint leaves when the water is boiling.
- Boil it for 5 minutes.
- Strain the Kashayam into a glass.
#5 - Salt Water Gargling
This is an easy method. You just need to add some salt into a warm water and mix it well.
Gargle it for few seconds.
Salt water gargling soothes a scratchy throat that causes you to cough. This way it relives the irritation.
Don't try this with kids who don't know how to gargle salt water.
#6 - Warm Water
The best and easy way to cure cold and cough is to drink warm water frequently as it helps in fighting against common cold, cough and sore throat. Warm water also reduces inflammation in the throat.
Comment below if you know any other home remedies that can cure common cold and cough.
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