Natural diet to cure cold

Herbal Home Remedies for Cold

Cold can be treated well with various herbal and home remedies. Some of the most effective herbal remedies for treating cold are as follows:

• Astralagus is an excellent herb to treat cold. This natural herb helps in promoting white blood cells multiplication that potentially combats infection.
  
• Wild pansy can be used in the form of tea or cough syrup for treating cold, cough and fever.
• Cat's claw is a good herb for curing the symptoms of cold.
  
• An alcohol free combination of Echinacea and goldenseal helps in boosting the immune system and potentially fights virus infection.
  
• Elderberry is also a good cure for upper respiratory infections. This herb is also a powerful source for promoting sweat glands and reducing fever. Elderberry contains flavanoids that acts antioxidants to prevent cell walls against any infection or foreign substance.
  
• Eucalyptus oil is also a good cure for alleviating congestion. You can either add few drops of eucalyptus oil in your bath water or use it in your steam vapor. Inhaling steam of eucalyptus is a beneficial cure for common cold.
  
• Ginger, slipper elm and yarrow are also useful for cold. These herbs can be taken in the form of tea.
  
• Mullein is an excellent cure for cold, cough and congestion.
  
• Red clover also helps in clearing accumulated toxins present in the lymphatic system.