During the winter season, both children and adults commonly suffer from coughs, colds, fever, and other ailments. Various viruses, the cold weather, chilly winds, and allergies contribute to these health issues. Often, due to lack of awareness, people end up visiting doctors, but there are also natural home remedies that can help control cold, cough, and fever. Here are some remedies suggested by traditional healers:
- Honey and Ginger for Cold and Cough: Mix a teaspoon of honey with a few drops of ginger juice. This mixture, when consumed with warm water, can help alleviate cold, cough, and the effects of cold weather. However, this remedy should be avoided for children under one year of age.
- Cold Prevention for Children: Take a few cloves of garlic and a teaspoon of carom seeds (ajwain), roast them on a griddle, and wrap them in a piece of muslin cloth to make a pouch. Once it cools down slightly, place the pouch near the sleeping child. This remedy helps relieve cold symptoms.
- Chest Congestion Relief: For cough, chest tightness, and fever relief, crush fresh ginger and add one teaspoon of its juice to a cup of warm water. Add honey and drink this mixture. It helps in expelling mucus and reducing fever by inducing sweating. Adding fresh basil leaf juice (or dried basil) to this mixture enhances its effectiveness.
- Homemade Cough Syrup: For young children, you can prepare a homemade cough syrup by boiling ginger, basil, cardamom, and black pepper in water. After turning off the heat, let it cool. To make it more flavorful and effective, add honey to the syrup and give it to the children.
- Sore Throat Remedy: Cold drinks, cold water, or even lemon in green tea can cause sore throats during the winter. If you have a severe sore throat, try drinking a tablespoon of onion juice. Repeat this process for a few days, and it will help alleviate the pain.
- Nasal Congestion: Many people experience blocked noses during winter. To relieve this, take half a cup of water, heat it, and add apple cider vinegar and a pinch of ground red pepper. Mix well and drink it. Repeat this remedy twice a day for relief.
These home remedies can help manage winter illnesses effectively, but if symptoms persist or worsen, it is advised to consult a healthcare professional.
