Some health problems do happen during the change of seasons and some other during the season. Cough and common cold are such problem which happens during winter season.

Generally, cough is natural response of our body to expel mucus, phlegm or irritants and food particles through nasal passages or lungs. But during bad weather particularly and in winter specifically normal coughing is very common.

While there are many medicines are readily available in the market for common cough and cold. But such medicines are also having several side effects.

Most Indian households also trust household remedies to treat common cold and cough. These home remedies are also free from side effects, apart from treating common cold and cough effectively. Some of these home remedies that will help you to treat cold and cough are mentioned here.

 

Mixture of honey, lemon and cinnamon 

Honey is sweet viscous liquid-made by the honeybees generally which can be used in various ways to fight cough and cold.

Honey can be used as soothing agent.  When taken orally as it helps to coat the throat to supress throat irritation. Mixture of honey, lemon and cinnamon also helps to cure common cold and cough.

 

Milk and turmeric

Turmeric is commonly found spice in Indian homes. Besides its other medicinal and anti-bacterial properties, turmeric mixed with warm milk provides relief within very short time.

 

Ginger with warm water and honey

Ginger is known for its medicinal and anti-inflammatory properties since ages. Ginger taken with warm water and honey is beneficial for cough relief.

 

Hot steam

If cough is blocking your nasal cavities or throat, taking steam can help. Its moistures frees up your breathing by loosening mucus which helps you to cough it up.

 

Chicken soup

Chicken soup other than several health benefits, has been known for its beneficial effects for relief in cold and cough.

 

Gargling with hot water and salt

This remedy is one of the most effective and simple in treating dry and sore throat. It helps in loosening mucus and phlegm in throat. This has been used extensively by all of us for ages.

 

Jaggery with warm water 

Jaggery which is a common household item can be mixed with warm water, black pepper, cumin seeds to provide relief from chest congestion.

 

Pomengrate

Pomengrate commonly known as anar in India provides wide variety of health benefits. Pomengrate has got worth mentioning effect in removal of cough and cold due to its heating action on human body. It is also rich in vitamin A and C which boosts immunity.

 

Spiced tea

Hot beverages or drinks like spiced tea, black coffee, herbal tea etc. are found to be beneficial in providing relief from congestion in throat and nasal cavities.  

Other than this, eating habits should also be taken in account and all harmful food products which contribute to cold and cough should be avoided.

So this winter try out these home remedies to get rid of common coung and cold. Have a happy winter!!