Certainly! Here are the top 5 quick remedies you can try for your cold and cough at your home. Let’s see one by one on how to cure cold and cough with the basic ingredients that everyone has in our kitchen.
1. Honey and Lemon Tea:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of hot water
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions to make Honey and Lemon Tea:
- Boil water until it’s hot but not boiling.
- Pour the hot water into a cup.
- Add the honey and lemon juice to the cup.
- Stir the mixture well until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Let it cool slightly and sip the tea slowly.
Benefits:
- Honey has natural antimicrobial properties and can help soothe a sore throat.
- Lemon is rich in vitamin C, which can boost your immune system and provide relief from cold symptoms.
- Warm liquids, like tea, can help relieve congestion and provide comfort.
2. Ginger Tea:
Brew a cup of hot ginger tea by steeping fresh ginger slices in hot water for a few minutes. You can add honey and lemon juice for added benefits. Ginger helps alleviate congestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.
We can try ginger tea with the following combinations too.
- Ginger-Cinnamon Tea
- Ginger-Turmeric Tea
- Ginger-Mint Tea
- Ginger – Tea leaves tea
- Ginger with Grated Lemon & Orange peel tea
Health benefits of Ginger Tea:
- Cough & Cold
- Relieves Stress
- Relieves morning sickness
- Immunity
- Asthma
- Speeds up metabolism
- Stomach Discomfort
- Weight Loss
- Improve blood circulation
3. Steam Inhalation
Boil water in a large vessel and carefully lean over it, covering your head with a towel/bed sheet to trap the steam. Breathe deeply for about 5-10 minutes. This can help clear nasal passages and ease breathing. Thyme, mint, eucalyptus, basil, and rosemary can all add to the benefits of herbal steam therapy.
Health benefits of Steam Inhalation:
- Cures common cold
- Viral Flu
- Sinus infections (Sinusitis)
- Bronchitis
- Nasal Allergies
- Increase deep sleep
4. Turmeric Milk (Golden Milk):
Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of warm milk. Turmeric contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties and can help with cough and cold symptoms. If the cold and cough or fever is severe, we can add a crushed or pepper powder, and add honey/jaggery/palm sugar/brown sugar to the drink for the taste.The best time to take the drink is night time.
Health benefits of Turmeric Milk:
- Quality sleep
- Natural blood cleanser
- Enhances digestion
- Boost immunity
- Strengthen bones
- Fights against inflammation
- May reduce cancer risk
- Healthy brain by minimize the threat of depression and alzheimer
5. Saltwater Gargle:
Mix 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and gargle with it several times a day. This can help reduce throat irritation, swelling and ease pain and inflammation from a sore throat.
Try practising this saltwater gargle every day morning as routine to avoid bacteria in your mouth, lowering the risk of cavities and gingivitis.
When your salt water is ready, follow this steps one by one to gargle:
- Take the salt water and fill the maximum you can hold on your mouth.
- Tilt your chin up and gargle the salt water at the back of your throat.
- Gargle around the mouth and throat for 10-15 seconds or as long as you can.
- Spit out the saltwater and repeat this process several times in a day for pain relief.
Health benefits of Saltwater Gargle:
- Colds
- Flu
- Allergies
- Sinus infections
- Strep throat
- Reduce throat irritation
- Tooth cavities
Additionally, staying hydrated, getting adequate rest, breathing exercise, yoga and maintaining good hygiene practices are also essential for a speedy recovery to support your body’s natural healing process.
Remember, these quick home remedies are intended to provide relief for mild fever, cold and cough symptoms. If your condition persists or worsens, or if you have other underlying health issues, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional at the right time.
Do comment which remedies you tried the most to get relief from cold and cough. Also, suggest any other good remedies you know to overcome from cold and cough at home quickly.
