Cold is a very common problem that often comes in our daily life.  It is very irritating and disturbs the daily routine work of a person. It is caused by the viral infection. There are some effective home remedies that help to get rid of common cold.
 
1.    Lady’s finger – It is useful in treating irritation of the throat and a constant dry cough. It is rich in mucilage and acts as a drug to allay annoyance, swelling, and pain. Cut about 100 grams of lady's fingers into pieces and boiled down in about half a liter of water to make a decoction. The steam from this decoction may also be inhaled once or two times a day to relieve throat irritation and a dry cough.

2.    Garlic - It contains antiseptic and antispasmodic properties, besides several other medicinal qualities. The oil contained in garlic aids or facilitates to open up the respiratory passages. In soup form, it eliminates toxins from the respiratory system and thus helps bringing down fever. Five drops of garlic oil combined with a teaspoon of onion juice, and diluted in a cup of water, should be drunk two to three times a day.

3.    Ginger - It is another useful herb that is a good home remedy for colds and coughs. Cut about 10 grams of ginger into small pieces and boiled in a cup of water. It should then be strained and half a teaspoon of sugar added to it. This decoction should be drunk when hot.

4.    Turmeric - It is also an effective home remedy to get rid of colds and throat irritations. Half a teaspoon of fresh turmeric powder mixed in 30 milliliter of warm milk and taken once or twice a day is a useful prescription for these conditions.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

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