Coughs and colds may be caused by non-infectious causes (such as smoke, dust, and pet dander), or they may be caused by infectious agents (such as bacteria and viruses). The common cold is a disease caused by many different types of viruses. The common cold is medically called a viral infection or respiratory infection.
Symptoms of the common cold may include coughing, sore throat, nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing.
When you have a cold or flu, coughing can be a very uncomfortable symptom. The urge to cough is a built-in reflex in your central nervous system, similar to the reflex of sneezing, swallowing or yawning.
If you are struggling with a cough and cold, home remedies may give you relief.
Most coughs go away without treatment and disappear after a few days. After a cold, though, some “dry” cough last weeks or months. MEanwhile, there are several natural remedies for cough and cold that you can try on your own.
Check the following home remedies to get rid of cough and cold naturally at home-
Turmeric Milk:
Turmeric’s antiviral and antibacterial properties help fight infections, and its anti-inflammatory properties help relieve cough and cold symptoms. Mix a cup of water with a cup of milk, add crushed turmeric and pepper, and bring to a boil.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper is also rich in vitamin C, which can naturally improve immunity and act as an excellent antibiotic. For productive coughs, black pepper is the simplest home remedy. Black pepper has an expectorant effect and helps reduce symptoms related to cough and cold. You can brew black pepper tea to prevent wet cough and cold.
Ginger:
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and helps relieve cough and cold. It can also relieve nausea and pain. Ginger can reduce inflammation caused by a sore throat, and honey can help soothe the throat and relieve coughing.
Tulsi:
Tulsi has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties and can be used for dry and wet coughs, colds, sore throats, etc. Due to the presence of immune-modulatory compounds, eating tulsi leaves every day can strengthen your immunity.
You can drink tulsi tea to treat cold and cough. Pour a small amount of tender tulsi leaves and tea leaves into a glass of boiling water and boil for 5 to 10 minutes.
