The common cold, also known as "acute coryza," is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, which includes
the nose, throat, sinuses, trachea, larynx, and bronchial tubes.
A person suffers from common cold three times in a year on an average and usually lasts
from three to ten days.
Although colds occur throughout the year, there are
peaks of incidence from early autumn and extend through early spring.
The disease is more severe in children undertwo years of age.
Causes & Symptoms
The common cold results from exposure to a virus. Its
intensity depends upon certain conditions as:
Home Remedies for Common Cold # 1 Make a chicken soup, a green onion or a garlic soup.
Home Remedies for Common Cold # 2 Mix half teaspoon salt in one cup of water and gurgle.
Home Remedies for Common Cold # 3 Mixgarlic oil with one tablespoon of onion juice and diluted it with in a ¼ cup ofwater. Drink several times a day.
Home Remedies for Common Cold # 4 Cut ginger into small pieces and boil in a cup of water. Add teaspoon of sugar anddrink while it is still hot.
Home Remedies for Common Cold # 5 Mix 1 teaspoon of Marjoram to 1 cup of boiling water and wait for 5 to 10 minutesand drink.
Home Remedies for Common Cold # 6 Mix 1 orange or lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon honey and 1/4 teaspoon ginger in a cupboiling water and drink while it is still hot.
Home Remedies for Common Cold # 7 Make a decoction of three spoosfulls oflime water with two chile for about 10 minutes for cold or cough
Nature Medicine Recommendations
Prevent catching a cold by:
Washing hands frequently and keeping hands away from
the face
Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing
Avoiding close contact with someone who has a cold
Not sharing food, eating utensils, or cups
Avoiding crowded places
Avoiding cigarette smoke
If you have a
cold:
Rest to allow the
body to fight infection
Use a vaporizer
Rub a petroleum
jelly under the nose to prevent irritation from frequent nose blowing.
Keep your consumption of sugar down.
Apply hot packs
or fomentations on chest and head.
Take a steam bath
or hot foot bath to stimulate perspiration
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