Home cure for common cold to get instant relief

Common cold is well identified as Pratishyaya in Ayurvedic system of medicine. It really is a naso-pharyngeal infection due to different kind of viruses like Rhinoviruses, Adenoviruses, Corona viruses etc. that may occur virtually in any season but most frequent in winter. Children and old people are more vulnerable to this disorder due to their poor immunity. Common cold is just about the most encounter able disorder and may be experienced at least once in our life.

Causes and Risk factors of Common Cold

Repeated contact with  dust, smoke and pollens.

Heavy to digest food items like oily and fried foods.

Anomalous weather conditions like heavy raining in summer time, or too cold climate in winter.

Climate changes - scheduled to moving at sea-shore, snow-falling locations and so on.

Late night sleeping due to night-time work-schedules.

Constipation and / or indigestion.

Immoderate sexual practices.

Excessive exposure to high temperature like working very close to furnace, kiln or sun.

Excessive consumption of refrigerated foods or beverages.

Viral infections like Rhinoviruses, Adenoviruses, Corona viruses, Respiratory syncytial virus etc.

Direct contact with already infected people or sharing water glass, spoon, dishes, bath - towels, garments etc. with cold sufferers.

Anxiety, mental tension, and stress.

Weak and poor immunity.

Sneezing, Coughing, Kissing etc.

Unhygienic and contaminated conditions.

Exposed to smoke and cold blowing wind.

Symptoms of common cold

Nasal-Congestion / blocked nose, Nasal-stuffiness, Running nose, Sneezing etc.

Fever, Shivering, Body-ache, Muscular pain, and Headache.

Cough, Wheezing, Sniffling, Sore throat or Scratchy throat.

Redness of eyes, and watery eyes.

Weakness, tiredness and fatigue.

Loss of appetite.

Complications of cold

Pneumonia.

Bronchitis.

Asthma.

Laryngitis.

Fever.

Sinusitis.

Tonsillitis.

Acute otitis media.

Recommendations to prevent common cold

Take fresh fruits to boost disease fighting capability and  increase the intake of veggies soup.

Drink lots of water especially luke warm water as it puts off toxins from the body, and hydrates mucus membranes that enables in expelling out of mucus or phlegm.

Put mustard or olive oil into the nostril to discharge excess phlegm.

Keep the body warm constantly with blanket or woolen clothes, cover the head with woolen top or scarf and wrap the neck with clothes.

Make a strategic distance from cold sufferers to avoid infection.

Gargle with luke-warm water mixed with common salt as it releases unnecessary mucus.

Panchakarma therapy will be also helpful in the condition of common cold.

Avoid sleeping during the day time and try not to sleep late at night.

Try never to share towels, garments, spoons and glasses.

Keep away from deep fried foods, refrigerated foods, and processed food items as well.

Home cures for common cold

Ginger tea - Ginger tea is a very tasty drink and might be an outstanding decongestant.

Lemon juice and honey should be mixed in one glass of normal water and intake because it relieves sore throat and releases phlegm.

Garlic is an all natural antimicrobial agent and should be consumed as a form of soup for best outcomes.

Take Basil leaves and long pepper in equal volume, make small pills after grinding them and in take 2 pills 2-3 times a day because Basil is stuffed with antiviral and antioxidant properties. Other than this, Long pepper has anti-inflammatory property as well.

For increasing immunity strength of the body, ginger juice, gooseberry juice and honey should be intaken with just a little water. It serves as a decongestant as well.

Hot water vapour mixed with vicks vaporub need to be inhaled to get instant relief from cold, headache, cough, sinusitis, and nasal congestion.

Chewing of Basil leaves delivers instant comfort in sore throat.

Onion might be considered a helpful home cure to get rid of sticky mucus from naso-pharynx.

A blend of Black pepper and sugar-candy might be an awesome remedy for deal with common cold, cough and wheezing.

Chyawanprash is a widely accessible ayurvedic medicine that works perfectly in the conditions of cough and common cold.

Top combination of home remedies for severe cold, and cough -

Take following natural herbs and spices -

Holy Basil leaves powder 20 gms.

Turmeric powder 5 gms.

Ginger powder 15 gms.

Fennel seeds powder 15 gms.

Cinnamon bark powder 10 gms.

Cardamom powder 5 gms.

Licorice root powder 15 gms.

Clove powder 5 gms.

Cumin seeds powder 5 gms.

Pepper corns powder 5 gms.

Raisin grounded 50 gms.

Sugar candy powder or Jaggery 50 gms.

and blend it thoroughly then consume 2 - 3 times per day, since it is a powerful home made formulation to fight severe cold and cough as well.

Sitopaladi churna is a superb formulation that can be utilized on account of common cold and cough too.

Gargling with luke-warm water with common salt is exceptionally helpful solution to take care of upper respiratory passage.

Bettel leaf juice is another home remedy to deal with common cold and associated symptoms.

Steam inhalation of Eucalyptus essential oil or ajwain natural powder is more advantageous to clear blocked nasal passage.

Avoid cold bath and for this reason, warm shower should be adopted till get relief from cold, nasal blockage, and chest congestion.

Stay far from cold food items like curd, yogurt, tomato, guava, banana etc, cold drinks, cold water, and ice cream as well.

Always utilize your handkerchief during coughing, and sneezing.

Try not to touch eyes, nasal area, and lips to avoid infection or wash your hands immediatelly after coming in contact with nose or eyes.

Ayurvedic  medicines for common cold

Kaali marich - Black pepper - Piper nigrum.

Catnip -  catswort - Nepeta cataria.

Eucalyptus - Tasmanian bluegum - Eucalyptus globulus.

Lahasuna - Garlic - Allium sativum.

Lemongrass - Oil grass - Cymbopogon citratus.

Jethi-madh - Licorice root - Glycyrrhiza glabra.

Cowslip - Cowslip primrose - Primula veris.

White Horehound - Marrubium vulgare.

Rosemary - Compass Plant-  Rosmarinus officinalis.

Common Sage -  Garden Sage -Salvia officinalis.

Spearmint - Lamb's mint - Mentha spicata.

Thyme - Garden Thyme - Thymus vulgaris.

Valerian - Garden heliotrope - Valeriana officinalis.

Schisandra - Five-flavor berry - Schizandra chinensis.

Black-Eyed Susan Root - Rudbeckia hirta.

Lomatium Root - Lomatium dissecutim.

Isatidis - Isatis tinctoria/Isatis indigotica.

Elder Berrry - Sambucus nigra/ Sambucus mexicana.

Quinine - Cinchona Bark - Cinchona officinalis.

Chinese Skullcap - Scutellaria baicalensis.

Kali marich - Black Pepper - Piper nigrum.

Daalchini - Cinnamon bark - Cinnamomum verum.

Adarak - Ginger - Zingiber officinale.

Nimboo - Lemon - Citrus  limon.

Haldi - Turmeric - Curcuma longa.

Red Clover - Cowgrass - Trifolium pratense.

Roman Chamomile - Chamaemelum nobile.

Boneset - Breakbone - Eupatorium perfoliatum.

Marsh mallow - Mortification Root - Althaea officinalis.

Mugwort - Common wormwood - Artemisia vulgaris.

Goldenseal - Yellow puccoon - Hydrastis canadensis.

Anise - Aniseed - Pimpinella anisum.

Hyssop - Hastipippili - Hyssopus officinalis.

Slippery elm - Ulmus fulva - Ulmus rubra.

Harsingar - Night Jasmine - Cestrum nocturnum.

Kismish - Raisins - Vitis Vinifera.

Black elder - European elder - Sambucus nigra.

Lemon balm - Bee balm - Melissa officinalis.

Pudina - Peppermint - mentha piperita.

Jujube dates - Chinese dates - Zizyphus jujube.

Allspice - Myrtle pepper - Pimenta dioica.

Common Mullein flower - Verbascum thapsus.

Wild indigo - Horseflyweed - Baptisia tinctoria.

Seneca snakeroot - Mountain Flax -  Polygala senega.

Pau d’arco - Trumpet Bush - Tabebuia impetiginosa.

Elecampane - Scabwort- Inula helenium.

Echinacea - Comb flower - Echinacea angustifolia.

Pleurisy Root - Butterfly weed - Asclepias tuberosa.

Borage - Starflower - Borago officinalis.

Amur Cork Tree - Chinese Corktree - Phellodendron amurense.

Sweet Orange - Valencia orange - Citrus sinensis.

Tulsi - Sweet Basil - Ocimum basilicum.

Blessed Thistle - Safran Sauvage - Cnicus benedictus.

Pipsissewa - Bitter wintergreen - Chimaphila umbellata.

Nasturtium - Garden Nasturtium - Tropaeolum majus.

Balloon Flower - Japanese bellflower - Platycodon grandiflorus.

Common Yarrow - Achillea millefolium.

Kalamegha - Green chirayta -  Andrographis paniculata.

Yellow Dock - Curly Dock - Rumex crispus.

Astragalus - Locoweed - Astragalus membranaceus.

Lavender - Lavandula officinalis/Lavandula angustifolia.

Vervain - Mosquito plant - Verbena officinalis.

Dhanyaka - Coriander - Coriandrum sativum.

Wormwood - Absinthe - Artemisia absinthium.

Oregano - Pot Marjoram - Origanum vulgare.

Sweet Grass - Sweet grass - Hierochloe odorata.

Heather - Ling - Calluna vulgaris.

Hemp Agrimony - Holy Rope -  Eupatorium cannabinum.

American Ginseng - Panax ginseng - Panax quinquefolius.

Brooklime - European speedwell -  Veronica beccabunga.

Loban - Styrax - Styrax benzoin.

Blackberry - Taxonomic Tree - Rubus fruticosus.

Chili - Cayenne - Capsicum minimum.

Raspberry - Hindberry-  Rubus idaeus.

Hedge Mustard - Singer's plant - Sisymbrium officinale.

Polypody Root - Rock cap fern - Polypodium vulgare.

Horseradish - Armoracia rusticana.

Grapefruit - Citrus paradisi.

Apricot seed  - Prunus armeniaca.

Green Onion - Allium fistulosum.

White peony - Paeonia lactiflora.

Bayberry - Bog Myrtle - Myrica cerifera.

Gudhal flowers - Shoeblackplant - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.

Alshi - Flaxseed - Linum usitatissimum.

Caraway seeds - Persian Cumin - Carum carvi.

Vasaka leaf - Malabar Nut - Justicia adhatoda.

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ARTICLE  BY  RAJESH  KUMAR

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