COUGH CURES.The season of sniffles snif·fle intr.v. snif·fled, snif·fling, snif·fles 1. To breathe audibly through a runny or congested nose. 2. To weep or whimper lightly with spasmodic congestion of the nose. n. 1. and niggling coughs has arrived. Here we pick out the best herbal remedies for asore throat --sure ways of obtaining relief. SUALIN: These tablets are made from choice ingredients and herb extracts specially targeted to fight colds and cough. Suck on these throughout the day, and your phlegm will disappear. These tablets instantly soothe a sore throat and are also effective when dissolved in hot water. GINGER TEA: In both ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, ginger tea is considered the best remedy for a cold. Ginger contains dozens of antiviral compounds and adds a zingy flavour to the beverage. Drink this tea at least thrice a day and watch your cold disappear. JOSHANDA: A reliable remedy for cough, cold, flu and bronchitis, this is made of seven ingredients prescribed by doctors since ancient times. This is available as a ready to drink syrup as well as packets of dried herbs. The contents of the pack can be boiled in water, along with two or three crushed Sualin tablets and ingested to relieve a cold. GARLIC: Mixed with honey, garlic cloves are effective for the treatment of coughs. Simmer a clove of garlic till it softens and mix it with one teaspoon of honey. Stir in one teaspoon of lemon juice and drink the concoction. Garlic contains a chemical called allicin allicin /al·li·cin/ (al´i-sin) an oily substance, extracted from garlic, which has antibacterial activity. allicin with antiseptic properties, honey is soothing. The vitamin C in the lemon juice helps open sinus passages and clear phlegmatic phlegmatic /phleg·mat·ic/ (fleg-mat´ik) of dull and sluggish temperament. phleg·mat·ic or phleg·mat·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to phlegm. 2. congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. . ALOE: THis is typically known for its skin rejuvenation properties, but it is also effective when it comes to relief for coughs and colds, particularly a dry cough. Combine aloe juice and honey in a few teaspoons of boiling water and drink. This mixture soothes irritated tissues and a few drinks will relieve a sore throat in no time. Copyright 2009 India Today Group. All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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