Home Remedies For Common Cold In Adults
Who should avoid
herbal medicines?
Taking a herbal
medicine may not be suitable for:
-People taking other
medicines
-People with serious
health conditions, such as liver or kidney disease
-People who are going
to have surgery
-Pregnant or
breastfeeding women
-The elderly
-Children – as with
all medicines, herbal medicines should be kept out of the sight and reach of
children
-Speak to your doctor
or pharmacist for advice before trying a herbal medicine if you fall into one
of these groups
The following measures may help ease the symptoms:
-Drink plenty of fluids and keep well hydrated, being dehydrated when infected with a cold can make symptoms worse.
-Get plenty of bed rest; it is important to get as much sleep/rest as possible while the immune system is fighting off the virus.
-Take aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen to relieve headache or fever. Do not give aspirin to children under 16.
-Some people find that inhaling steam helps ease the symptoms of nasal
congestion.
1- Bay Leaf Tea
Bay leaf tea is one of my favorite
home remedies for common cold. About 1 hour after drinking this tea, the
post-nasal drip and nasal discharge stops. Your nasal passages are opened and
you breathe more easily. If you drink this tea 1 hour before bedtime, you get a
good night's sleep.
Ingredients
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
-4 Bay leaves
Directions
-Pour 2 cup of water into the teapot and boil the water.
-Place 4 bay (daphne) leaves.
-Let your tea steep for 8-10 minutes. Then strain and drink. If you want you
can add honey. (2 -3 cups per day, morning and evening)
It is recommended that patients with the following diseases be abstained from using bay leaves:
-Peptic ulcer and inflammatory bowel disease due to the ability of the agent to irritate the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.
-Impaired functioning of the kidneys, liver, urinary
system.
-Diabetes.
-Dysfunction of the cardiovascular system.
-Individual intolerance to the active components of
bay leaves.
-Internal use of decoctions and infusions is
contraindicated in women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
2- St. John's Wort Tea And Oil
St. John's
wort has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. it's a good germ
killer. Therefore it is very effective in the treatment of common cold.
St. John's wort and bay leaf (daphne) are my favorite and the most effective
natural remedies for flu and colds.
Never use a medical and herbal medicines during
treatment.
St. John's Wort Tea:
Ingredients
-1 teapot
-1 cup
of water
-Quantity: 2
pieces St.John's Wort bag or 2 tsp of dried St. John's wort
Directions
-Pour a cup of water inside the teapot and boil the
water.
-Then place 2 pieces St.John's Wort bag or 2 teaspoons
of dried St. John's wort per cup inside your teapot.
-Let your tea steep for about 10 minutes. And then
strain.
-Drink a glass of St.John's wort tea, on an
empty stomach two times daily.
-If you want you can add honey.
St. John's Wort Oil:
If possible, use homemade St John's Wort oil. For your
treatment, 140 mL of St. John's wort oil will suffice.
Directions
-Drink a tablespoon of St. John's wort oil, on an
empty stomach two times daily for 8-10 days.
-Do not eat anything for the next 60 minutes.
Do not take St. John’s Wort
-If you are under 18 years.
-If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
-If your skin is very sensitive to sunlight.
-If you are about to have an operation.
-If you have high blood pressure, absolutely do not
use the St. John's wort. First treat your high blood pressure. (Click for treatment of your high blood pressure)
-Those who will apply this prescription absolutely
should not use doctor prescription or herbal medicines.Do not take St.
John's wort with any drugs. Because St. John’s Wort can reduce the effect of
the drugs.
-Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you buy this
medicine to make sure it is suitable for you.
-They should stay away from smoking and alcohol during
the treatment.
-Those who will use this prescription should have left
antibiotics 3 days ago and cortisone medications 1 month ago.
-If you take St. John's wort in conjunction with other
anti-depressants, your serotonin (i.e. brain chemical that anti-depressants
target) levels may rise to an unsafe level. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome
include tremor, diarrhea, muscle stiffness, decrease in body temperature,
death, and extreme confusion.
3- Nettle Tea
Nettle tea builds up a natural
defense mechanism in your body as well as eliminating viruses and bacterial
infections.
During the pregnancy it gives nutrients to the mother
and the fetus, while preventing anemia at this stage.
Afterwards, it increases quality and quantity of
breast milk.
It decreases pain during and after delivery due to its
high calcium content and it prevents hemorrhaging after childbirth due to high
levels of vitamin K. However, remember to consult with you physician.
Each mother and each baby is unique, so ask your
doctor whether you may take nettle or not.
Source: https://www.therighttea.com/nettle-tea.html
Directions
Infuse 2 to 4g of dried leaves per cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 10
minutes and then take 3 times a day.
4- Garlic Tea
One of the best known benefits
of garlic herbal tea is its ability to help you when you have a cold.
It fights nasty cold symptoms and treats flus, helping
you to recover while at the same time strengthening your respiratory system.
Even better! A garlic infusion helps to treat
hoarseness, coughs and a sore throat as well.
Do not take this tea while pregnant. This actually
applies also when breastfeeding. Large medicinal doses for long periods can
increase the risk of bleeding.
Ingredients
-1 garlic clove per cup of water.
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
Directions
-Pour a cup of water inside the teapot and boil the water.
-Then Chop and crush one garlic clove and place it inside your teapot.
-Let your tea steep for about 15 minutes. And then strain.
-Add honey and lemon juice to taste.
-Drink a cup of garlic tea, on an empty stomach two times daily.
5- Thyme Tea
Thyme is Antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant, and astringent. Thyme is great for respiratory infections and coughs.
Ingredients
-1,5 teaspoon dried thyme or 3 teaspoon fresh per cup of water.
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
Directions
-Pour a cup of water inside the teapot and boil the water.
-Then place 1,5 teaspoon dried thyme or 3 teaspoon fresh per cup inside your teapot.
-Let your tea steep for about 10 minutes. And then strain.
-Drink a cup of thyme tea, on an empty stomach two times daily.
6- Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple
cider vinegar re-balances the pH levels of the body and makes the environment
unsuitable for the virus to survive.
Ingredients
-1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
-1 glass of warm water
Directions
-Add the vinegar to the warm water and drink it.
-You can add some local raw honey to the mixture to make it more palatable.
-Drink 2-3 glasses of this in the day.
7- Sage Tea
Sage is antiseptic, and astringent. Used for sore
throats and cough. Also used for sinus congestion. Sage should not be used when
pregnant or breast feeding.
Ingredients
-2 tablespoons of fresh or 1 tablespoon of dried sage leaves
-1 cup of hot water
Directions
To make sage tea, pour 1 cup of almost-boiling water over 2 tablespoons of
fresh or 1 tablespoon of dried sage leaves. Cover and steep. Gargle with this
tea 3-4 times per day.
8- Ginger Tea
Ginger contains a component called gingerol
that exhibits antibacterial properties. Additionally, ginger is also
anti-inflammatory and can act as a decongestant and is hence effective in
treating flu and cold.
Ingredients
-1 to 2 inches of fresh ginger
-1 cup of hot water
-Honey (optional)
-1 teapot
Directions
-Pour 1 cup of water into the teapot and boil the water.
-Place 1 to 2 inches of fresh ginger.
-Let your tea steep for 8-10 minutes. Then strain and drink. If you want you
can add honey. (2 -3 cups per day)
9- Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea, which has the ability to
relieve the pain and fight against infections, can drink before bedtime if you
have difficulty in sleeping because of sore throat. (But should be avoided by
those with blueberry allergies.)
Ingredients
-1 tablespoons of dry chamomile
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
Directions
-Pour a cup of water inside the teapot and boil the water.10- Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil, scientifically referred to as
Mentha piperita, is a natural expectorant that exhibits anti-inflammatory and
antibacterial properties, which can help treat post-nasal drip and its
symptoms.
Ingredients
-5 to 6 drops of peppermint oil
-1 bowl of hot water
Directions
-Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to a bowl of water.
-Inhale the steam.
-Do this 1 to 2 times a day.
11- Chicken Soup
Chicken soup is good for soothing both cold
and flu symptoms. The hot soup helps break up the congestion associated
with both colds and the flu. The salt in the soup and its warmth can
soothe a sore throat. A 2000 study claimed to have shown that it also has anti-inflammatory
properties, which can relieve congestion too, although this is still uncertain.
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