Bid Goodbye To Summer Flu With These Natural Remedies

Catching a cold is almost as easy as strolling down the road. And for such common illness, nothing can beat our ‘Dadi maa's gharelu nushke’! While there are thousands of tablets and syrups available to cure flu, but it is best to rely on home remedies for treating it. Not only these remedies are chemical-free, but cost-effective too. What's more? You can easily find them in your kitchen! So, read on and know how you can deal with it without going any further than your own kitchen.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar mixed with vinegar is your best bet to get rid of cold and running nose in no time. ACV helps in killing the viruses and bacteria instantly.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1tsp salt
• A glass of water

Directions

• Mix all the ingredients in a cup of lukewarm water.
• Gargle with it in every 2-3 hours.

Saline Water

Saline water acts as a nasal decongestant helping you breathe easy and comfortable.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp sea salt
• A cup of water
• A pinch of baking soda

Directions

• Mix sea salt in a cup of lukewarm water.
• Put a few drops of the solution into your nostril with the help of the spray.

Turmeric Mix

There’s nothing which turmeric can’t cure. It acts as an excellent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent. It also reduces inflammation and aids quick recovery from the illness.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp turmeric
• A glass of hot water

Directions

• Mix turmeric, salt, and water in a glass.
• Gargle with this mixture in every 3-4 hours.

Honey

Honey has great anti-inflammatory properties, ginger acts as a natural analgesic and tulsi effectively acts on our respiratory system.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice or ginger juice

Directions

• Mix the ingredients and drink the mixture every night.

So, now you know how to treat your cold at home with these easy remedies. Let us know your secret remedy in the comments and stay tuned to HerZindagi for more such articles.