HERBALS FOR COMMON COLD

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The common cold is an extremely common viral infection. It is an inflammation of the linnning of the respiratory tract, in particular the nasal passages. Recovery occurs after  a few  days
Symptoms are – are blocked nose, frequent sneezing , nasal discharge initially running and clear and then thick and greenish yellow
HERBAL TREATMENT
Bishop’s weed- A tablespoon of bishop’s weed seeds crushed and tied up in a cloth bundle can be used for inhalation to open up clogged and congested nasal passages . A teaspoon of bishop’s weed seeds can be put in boiling water and vapors inhaled
Tulasi-Make a paste of tulasi leaves and mix it with honey . This preparation should be taken in the morning. It will remove cold and cough
Lime- Drink  plenty of lime juice every day as ascorbic acid content of lime protects against catching cold
Cassia- The root of the cassia tree is useful in common cold. The smoke from its burning root can be inhaled in the condition of running nose
Cinnamon- Coarsely powdered and boiled cinnamon leaves in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper powder and honey can be used effectively in common cold
Common thyme- Infuse one sachet of dried leaves in a cup of boiling water for 5 mts. Drink 3 cups a day
Cumin- Dilute cumin seeds in an antiseptic beverage . This is very useful in common cold. A teaspoon of cumin is added to boiling water , which is allowed to simmer for  a few seconds and set aside to cool
Cumin- Dilute cumin seeds in an antiseptic beverage . This is very useful in common cold. A teaspoon of cumin is added to boiling water , which is allowed to simmer for  a few seconds and set aside to cool
Echinacea- 1-3 capsules a day with a glass of water before meals
Eucalyptus- Add 3 drops of essential oil to a bowel of boiling water that has been allowed to cool a little, cover head with a towel and place over the bowel  . Inhale deeply for 10 mts
Ginger- For coughs and cold extracted juice of ginger with honey is taken 3-4 times a day. Ginger tea prepared by adding a few piece of ginder in to boiled water before adding tea leaves is another effective remedy for frequent colds and associated fever
Nut meg- A paste made with cow’s milk and 70 mg of opium should be applied to forehead and nose. It will provide quick relief in common cold


Onion- 3-4 teaspoon of onion juice and honey , mixed in equal proportion can be taken daily. It is one of the safest preventive medicine against common cold during winter
Pepper- Six pepper seeds finely ground and mixed in a glass of warm water along with sugar candy, can be taken a few nights with good results. In case of cold in the head , 25 gms of pepper powder boiled in milk with a pinch of turmeric powder can be used once daily for three days
Rosemary- Infuse 2-4 gm of the dried plant in a cup of boiling water for 10 mts. Strain. Drink 3 cups a day after meals
Vasaka- Juice of vasaka leaves mixed with honey and sugar alleviates common cold
White deadnettle- Tincture 1:4 in 25 percent alcohol. Take 20 drops in water 3 times a day
Other measure- Increase your fluid intake. Increase your vit. C intake







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