Nasal congestion and runny noses are the less pressing symptoms that accompany many winter illnesses, but sometimes they can also be the most distressing. The role of the mucus that our body produces is to trap the bacteria in our airways so that we can remove them easily when blowing our nose.
Therefore, the most important and effective thing you can do to relieve yourself when you have a cold is to remove all this mucus, but it is important to do so in a way that won’t hurt the face’s delicate skin, as well as the tiny blood vessels in the nose. Especially now that the weather is constantly changing and the air is swarming with germs, you should know these 7 remedies and tips that’ll help you cope with a cold easily and efficiently.
Turmeric is used to treat many health problems, especially respiratory problems, including a runny nose. This turmeric drink contains powerful anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories that give it an anti-bacterial ability making it an excellent drink before bedtime when plagued with a cold.
Ingredients:
Preparation and treatment:
1. Pour the milk into the pot and add the turmeric and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
2. Once boiling, lower the flame and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Turn off the flame and allow the milk to cool until it is tepid.
4. Strain the milk and add honey to taste. Drink before bedtime and breathe a sigh of relief.
Salt water helps dry and reduce mucus in our airways, making it easier to remove, keeping our airways free. Instead of buying a saline spray, you can prepare one at home, which can also be used on your children as well.
Ingredients:
Preparation and treatment:
1. Mix the salt with lukewarm water.
2. Use a dropper or syringe to insert the salt water directly into the nostril.
3. Blow your nose gently to remove the salt water along with the mucus that has accumulated in your nose.
4. Repeat on the second nostril.
5. You can do this 2-3 times a day, or just when you feel really congested.
3. Mustard Seed Oil
Mustard seed oil has anti-bacterial and anti-histamine capabilities that provide immediate relief to a cold and the symptoms that accompany it. In addition, it also contains mucolytic acids that help break down and drain mucus from the sinuses. These capabilities allow the mustard seed oil to treat both the symptoms of the cold and the diseases and allergies that cause it, making it an excellent home remedy for colds and nasal congestion.
Ingredients:
Preparation and treatment:
1. Place the oil in the dropper or pour some on a cotton round.
2. Drip 1-2 drops into each nostril. If using a cotton round, wring it out into the nostril.
3. Tilt your head back for a few seconds until the oil enters your sinuses.
4. After a few moments, you’ll feel the need to blow your nose. Blow your nose gently. The oil will help get rid of all the dirt and mucus in your airways.
Ginger is one of the most effective anti-inflammatory agents in nature and helps release mucus and relieves respiratory discomfort. Beyond its contribution to the treatment of colds, ginger is also an excellent remedy for the flu and throat infections.
Ingredients:
Preparation and treatment:
1. Peel the ginger.
2. Cut it into small pieces and sprinkle with a little salt.
3. Chew the salted ginger a few times a day, and your nose will quickly dry out. After chewing and swallowing a few times, you can spit out the ginger and rinse out your mouth.
The use of steam to relieve a cold has been known since the dawn of history as a treatment that helps make removing the mucus that causes colds and a runny nose, easier. It also reduces nasal irritation that often occurs during a cold. Although steam from boiling water is very effective, it is recommended to add mint, ginger or aromatic oils such as eucalyptus oil to make sure that the soothing feeling lasts longer.
Ingredients:
Preparation and treatment:
1. Fill a bowl with hot water and hold your head over it.
2. Place a towel over your head and cover the side of the bowl with it as well, so that the steam doesn’t go anywhere but to your nose.
3. Close your eyes so they don’t hurt from the steam, and take a deep breath inhaling as much steam as possible as deeply as possible.
4. Continue to breathe the steam for 10 minutes and occasionally blow your nose to remove the mucus from the respiratory tract.
Garlic is also a well-known remedy for many diseases related to the respiratory tract, but instead of chewing two sharp garlic cloves, you can make simple, tasty garlic soup. It is also recommended to upgrade this remedy with onion extract, which will also help reduce nasal congestion and reduce a fever.
Ingredients:
Preparation:
1. Cut garlic cloves and add them to water. Boil the water with the garlic.
2. Grate the onion and squeeze out its juices.
3. Add the onion extract to the boiling water. Add salt to the mixture.
4. Drink the soup twice a day to get rid of a runny nose.
If you like your medicine in the form of hot and delicious tea, you can use the following recipe to prepare the perfect tea for those suffering from a common cold. In its ingredient list, you’ll find some foods already mentioned in the article, as well as cinnamon, which has antibacterial capabilities that fight the causes of a runny nose, and also has a wonderful and luxurious taste.
Ingredients:
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