Do you have a cold? Would you like to know the natural remedies to relieve discomfort? "The cold goes away on its own in seven days and a week with medicine," goes the old saying.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousYou have the cold? Would you like to know the natural remedies to relieve discomfort? "Colds go away on their own in seven days and a week with medicine," goes the old saying.
In short, the common cold it's nothing serious, but there are some natural remedies that can help you cope with sneezing and stuffy nose better. And maybe they'll help you heal earlier than usual.
Here 10 natural remedies for colds.
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Ginger herbal tea
La ginger herbal tea helps relieve nasal congestion, reduces inflammation of the mucous membranes and helps clear the nasal passages. Not only drinking the herbal tea but also breathing the vapors it releases can be useful. You will need 1 liter of water to bring to a boil, 6 tablespoons of fresh grated ginger, 1 pinch of cinnamon, a few drops of lemon juice. Here the complete recipe.
Suffumigi with essential oils
I fumigations they are a very popular grandmother's remedy, recommended in case of colds and stuffy nose. The most recommended essential oils are Tea Tree Oil and Eucalyptus essential oil. You will need 5-10 drops of tea tree or eucalyptus essential oil (or a mix of these two ingredients) for a pot of boiling water. Don't forget the towel to place on your head while breathing in the vapors. Here all the instructions.
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Garlic and lemon
A cold remedy handed down from generation to generation requires you to use four simple ingredients: a clove ofgarlic, lemon juice,hot water and a teaspoon of honey. Mix the lemon juice you have squeezed with the minced garlic clove, honey and a little hot water. To drink 2 or 3 times a day for the duration of the symptoms. Here more info.
Onion syrup
This remedy is considered suitable for the cold accompanied by cough. Take advantage of onion's antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and honey's ability to calm coughs. It can help dissolve and clear mucus. You can also replace honey with whole cane sugar. Here the complete recipe.
Chest balm
Un natural remedy planning to apply a compound balsamic on the chest to relieve cold symptoms. You will need half a cup of coconut oil (equivalent to 120ml), 15 drops of eucalyptus essential oil and an airtight container. As an alternative to coconut oil (which solidifies with low temperatures) you can use shea butter. You will need to melt the coconut oil or shea butter in a double boiler to be able to mix it with the essential oil. Here the complete recipe.
hot water bottle
Grandmothers often recommend using the hot water bottle when you have a cold. Remember to wrap the hot water bottle with a soft cloth, such as flannel. You can lie down with the hot water bottle positioned behind your back, or place it on your chest, as Everyday Roots suggests.
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Bath salts for colds
If you want to try to prepare bath salts that are particularly suitable for colds, you will need: Epsom Hall (also known as English salts) in the amount of one cup (which corresponds to 240 ml), 3 drops of eucalyptus essential oil, 3 drops of lavender essential oil, 3 drops of mint essential oil. This remedy uses aromatherapy and the properties of essential oils to help you breathe better. Here all the instructions.
Sage gargling
If your cold is accompanied by throat discomfort, try gargle. You will need: 1 cup (240 ml) of apple cider vinegar 4 tablespoons of dried sage or 8 tablespoons of fresh sage, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup (240 ml) of water and 1 jar with a lid of at least 500 ml. You will need to bring the water to a boil and prepare an infusion with sage. Drain the infusion separating the liquid from the sage. Leave to cool and mix the sage infusion with apple cider vinegar. Store in a tightly closed jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. Do the gargle 2 or 3 times a day. Here all the instructions.
Ginger syrup for colds
Boil two teaspoons of chopped fresh ginger in a cup of water for about 30 minutes. Add 120 grams of sugar or honey and cook until the mixture thickens and acquires the typical consistency of the syrup. Here all the instructions to prepare it ginger syrup for colds.
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Natural remedy with lemon
Prepare a infusion based on lemon juice, warm water, two teaspoons of ginger and a tablespoon of honey: it is considered a real cure-all that will help decongest the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, allowing you to breathe easily again. Here more info.
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