Are you suffering from cough, sore or scratchy throat, runny or stuffy nose, and sneezing? You don't have the coronavirus. You are suffering from nasopharyngitis, acute coryza, or rhinopharyngitis, an illness we commonly known as cold.
To treat and manage flu and colds, people oftentimes drink medications such as analgesics, antihistamines, and decongestants, as reported by Cleveland Clinic. Some drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice, warm water, honey, tea, and lemon juice to help ease congestion. Others tend to rest a lot to boost their immunity.
But did you know there are also some herbal cold remedies you can use for your body to be stronger to fight the virus off your body? Here are some of those.
GARLIC
Garlic is a common herb used mainly in sautéing dishes and adding more flavor to your favorite dishes. But what most people don't know about is the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients this herb has, making it very effective in treating illnesses such as colds.
Some of the nutrients that garlic has are Vitamins C, B1, and B6, Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, and Copper. Also, this herb has allicin, a compound produced once garlic is chopped or crushed, which demonstrates antifungal and antibacterial properties, as revealed by Very Well Health.
GINGER
Another herb that is loved by a lot because of its unique flavor, ginger is also very effective in improving digestion, relieving nausea, pain, and inflammation, lowering the risk of cancer, improving cardiovascular health, and most especially, easing flu and colds. You can use ginger either powdered, dried, fresh, or juice, no matter the manner is, you will surely get the best effects out of it.
OREGANO
Not just perfect for your pasta and pizza, the oregano is also very effective in soothing the symptoms of cold, flu, cough, and fever, once taken internally. You can use the leaves to create a tea, best to mix it with lemon and honey.
CHAMOMILE
People suffering from colds usually don't get enough sleep because of uneasiness, difficulty in breathing, and also severe coughing. This is where you will be needing the sedative effects of chamomile. While colds prevent you from having a good sleep, this herb can help your body relax and get the rest you deserve.
Once asleep, the immune system produces more antibodies that can fight the infection you had inside your body. This makes you combat colds and flu naturally.
