Common cold home remedies

Common cold is a very common infection which occurs in almost every age group people but especially children are more susceptible to common cold. The actual cause for common cold is not known. It is believed that it is due to some kind of virus. As soon as one get common cold one gets reactions like sneezing,running nose,chills, fever etc. Initially the Common cold home remedies can be tried.

common cold should not be ignores and should be treated as soon as the symptoms appear. Apart from the drugs the household common herbs are also effective in treating cold.

* Lemon is very valuable in the treatment of cold.It has many advantages, it kills the germs and acts as disinfectant and also it aids in digestion. Few ml of lime juice diluted in warm water is very good for common cold.

* Vitamin C is a nutritive aid for the effective recovery from common cold. Regular intake of vitamin C reduces risk of common cold and also aids in speedy recovery from cold. The normal dose is 500mg to 1000mg per day.

* Garlic is a spice which is very good remedy for cold. Garlic has quality to improve the appetite and also it is a very powerful anti septic agent. It is also a tonic for heart. Garlic soup or use of garlic pieces or paste in various food items is recommended.

• Ginger and honey are very old home remedy for common cold. Ginger gives warmth to the body and it can relieve the blocked nose. Honey has protective quality, it relieves coughing in children. It forms a protective coating on the mucous.