Cold is caused by viral infection and is also known as influenza. It is the most common ailment but it is not considered as serious. Many people around us suffer from cold now and then. Instead of visiting the doctor always, it is better to use the following home remedies to cure cold and cough.
For curing cold, bitter gourd roots well known as karela plant are used as a traditional treatment. Just mix a tablespoon of the root paste with an equal quantity of honey or tulsi leaf juice. Taken once every night before going to bed for a month, works wonders against colds. The next home remedy which is highly successful in curing cold and throat irritations is Turmeric or haldi. In thirty milliliter of warm milk just add half a teaspoon of turmeric powder and drink in twice in a day. It is highly useful in curing cold and cough. This proves to be good remedy against cold.
In South India, tamarind and pepper rasam is also considered as an effective home remedy against cold. When the steaming hot rasam is consumed, it has a flushing effect in the body and should be consumed thrice daily. The nasal blockage is cleared instantly and even works against the problem of watery eyes which is the most common problem during colds. Intake of amla on a regular basis prevents common cold. Vitamin C while taken in large doses during colds relieves the symptoms and shortens the duration.
The oldest remedy is the usage of garlic to cure colds. Garlic soup of consumed once daily reduces the frequency of cold and increases your metabolism. It contains several medical qualities such as antiseptic, antispasmodic, etc. The respiratory passage opens up as soon as the oil in this vegetable passes through it. Herb ginger proves to be a good remedy against cold and coughs.