Treat a Cold Naturally

There are several natural cures with which you can treat a cold. Citrus fruits such as orange, lemon and grape juice have uplifting and antiseptic properties.

Grapes can boost your immune system, oranges can lower your body temperature and lemon has great cleansing properties. All these fruits also are excellent natural cures for cold. You can eat these fresh fruits and boost your vitamin C levels.

Honey is another excellent natural cure for cold and cough. It can simply banish the irritation associated with bad coughs and colds. It can also help to promote relaxation and get relief from headaches. You can also substitute honey for sugar to sweeten food and drinks.

Ginger has superb antiseptic properties and by working as an expectorant it can cure colds and joint pain also. You can use root Ginger in tea which can have great health benefits. For stimulating the senses you can use ginger oil in a vapouriser or as a rub.

Garlic also has superior anti-bacterial properties and can be used in tablet or powder form. Garlic can boost the immune system and thereby fight infection. It is also effective for chest infections. Garlic in any form can be included in your diet to prevent colds.

Echinacea shortens the duration of flu or cold infection and boosts the immune system. It can also be used as preventive medicine and consumed along with tea. An antiseptic essential oil, Eucalyptus helps in cold treatment by working on the respiratory tract.

It can clear sinuses and soothe inflammation. The irritation associated with nasal congestion can be relieved by inhaling a few drops of Eucalyptus oil applied on a tissue. Rosemary also has uplifting properties and helps to cure sore throat and colds. Sage is another natural remedy for restoring the appetite and treating colds. The leaves of Sage can be used in teas to get relief from cold.