Fortunately, colds are so common that there are quite a lot of home remedies to treat it without having to seek medical attention or go to the drugstore.

The Lemon Cure

Lemon is believed to be a miracle cure for common colds. Loaded with Vitamin C, lemon can significantly increase your resistance and can help you recover from colds a lot faster. The ultimate lemon cure is to dilute the juice of one whole lemon with a whole glass of warm water. Add honey to it, and drink it twice a day.

Warm Garlic Soup

Another remedy for common colds is garlic soup. Garlic soup is made by chopping three or four cloves of garlic and then boiling it in a cup of water. Garlic is a known natural antibiotic, an antispasmodic, and an antiseptic, among many other health benefits. Eating garlic soup helps to open up the airways, thus relieving you of congestion.

Ginger Juice

Ginger is another safe and natural treatment for common colds. First, you need to cut around 10 grams of ginger into very small pieces, then boil them in a cup of water. Strain the mixture and add sugar or honey to it. The best way to drink it is when it is still hot. Ginger juice can reduce temperature as well, so it is highly recommended that you drink ginger juice if your colds are accompanied by fever.

The Tamarind and Pepper Combo

The tamarind and pepper combo is said to be very effective in treating common colds. First, dilute around 50 mg of tamarind in one 250 ml glass of water, and boil it together with a teaspoon of hot clarified butter, and half a teaspoon of pepper. Ideally, this should be taken three times a day.

Hydrate

Water is essential for well-being, and drinking lots of water when you have colds is even more important. Drinking fruit juices can also work wonders.

Rest

Then, of course, you have to take plenty of rest. Avoid doing anything strenuous if you are colds, especially if it is accompanied by fever. Do not read as well, or even watch TV, as it can be tiring to your eyes.

Avoid the Following Foods

The following foods are said to trigger attacks and/or worsen the condition, and must, therefore, be avoided: all kinds of solid foods, meats, eggs, fish, and starchy foods.

Deep Breathing and Fresh Air

Aside from all these, sufferers from colds are advised to engage in breathing exercises, and to expos themselves in fresh air.

Common colds are very easy to treat, and you do not even need a doctor’s prescription for this. As long as you have lemon, ginger, garlic, tamarind, pepper, and water available, you will recover a lot faster.