Cold and cough home remedies

Cold and Cough:

 Home Remedies (Natural and Effective)

Cold and cough are common problems especially during seasonal change. Instead of immediately taking medicine you can try some safe and natural home remedies that help symptoms quickly.

1-Ginger tea:

Ginger has anti inflammatory and antibacterial properties. 

Boil one cup water add crushed Ginger boil for 5 minutes and honey and drink warm help reduce throat pain and congestion.

2-Honey and Lemon:

Mix one table spoon Honey add few drops of lemon and take 2-3 times daily soothes throat irritation and reduces cough.

 Avoid giving Honey to children under 1 year.

3-Steam Inhalation:

Boil water inhale steam with towel over head do for 5 to 10 minutes clear blocked nose and chest congestion.

4-Turmeric milk:

Add 1/2 tea spoon turmeric to warm milk drink before bedtime boosts immunity and reduces cough.

5-Tulsi:

Boil 526 Tulsi leaves in water drink as herbal tea relieves cold and improve breathing.

6-Salt water Gargle:

Mix 1/2 teaspoon salt in warm water Gargle 2-3 times a day Reduce throat pain and swelling.

When to see a Doctor?

Consult a Doctor if: 

Fever lasts more than three days 

Savere chest pain 

Difficulty breathing. 

Cough lasts more than 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Home remedies are simple safe and effective for mild cold and cough. Drink plenty of warm fluids , take proper rest and maintain hygiene.