Try these natural remedies to get over your flu and fever!
Things have come a long way, from working patterns to immunity levels. Even kids get affected both mentally and physically. Today, people fear sneezing, common colds, and fever as these are now common symptoms of COVID-19. In fact, hospitals are still receiving severe flu cases, yet the mortality rate has decreased. Not to worry! This article brings you the best natural remedies to treat you this flu season in India, the UK, and the USA.
The major thing you need to remember is to be alert. As soon as you realize that you have caught a mild common cold, treat it at the beginning stage only. When the flu gets chronic, people end up in hospitals, and to prevent this, you can simply consider having these ayurvedic herbs and concoctions to treat your fever and common flu:
- Marjoram
In India, marjoram has been known by different names—marua, pabri, and marwa. The leaves of the plant have a sweet taste along with potassium, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin C, and calcium. It is also a good source of iron, vitamin B6, and magnesium. It boosts your immunity and helps in combating flu symptoms like a runny nose.
How to consume marjoram leaves in the flu season?
You can take 8–10 leaves and just boil them in a cup of water. Boil until the water is half gone. Drink it warm and you’ll notice quick relief from your runny nose.
- Mint
Mint, or Pudhina, is the best ayurvedic medicine for asthmatics and influenza-infected people. Mint is popular for its strong flavour and pungent aroma, which help open up congested airways and make breathing easier. Those who are suffering from a cough and a cold can use mint leaves in different ways to expel phlegm and recover faster. Thanks to the rosmarinic acid (an antioxidant) that prevents hay fever during flu season.
How to use mint leaves?
Crush eight to ten leaves and boil them in a cup of water. Drink this mint tea hot and, at the end, chew the leaves. If your cough is chronic, you can even take an ant-sized medicated camphor (bhimseni kapoor) in this mint tea. This ayurvedic remedy will give you instant relief. - Camphor
While you may find some articles saying that you should not consume camphor as it is highly toxic, don’t consider them please. Bhimseni kapoor is a brilliant ayurvedic medicine to treat breathing issues and colds and coughs. It works wonders on the human body system and distresses the hormones. It is extremely aromatic and major medical manufacturers use it for making balms, oils, and eye drops.
How to use camphor in the flu season?
Just boil a cup of water and add a half pinch of camphor and sip on it when it is hot. Make sure you do not consume this concoction on an empty stomach. You can have it after an hour’s gap post meal.
You can also make a potli using cotton mulmul cloth. In a small piece of cloth, you can put a cinnamon stick, 3-4 cloves, and a small chunk of bhimseni camphor. Make a potli and sniff it every 20 minutes to open up your airways.
- Yashtimadhu, also known as licorice powder
Licorice is another ayurvedic herb that helps enhance voice quality and treats throat disorders and respiratory diseases. If you have a congested chest, you consume yashtimadhu and expel phelgm from the lungs smoothly. The anti-allergenic properties of this herb help in relieving runny noses, conjunctivitis, and asthma.
How should you take Yashtimdhu if you have a cold or a fever?
It is the best ayurvedic herb to treat your cold when consumed with hot water. Take a teaspoon of licorice powder and mix it with a half cup of hot water. Drink this concoction on an empty stomach in the morning.
On an empty stomach, you can even take half a teaspoon of licorice powder with half a spoon of honey.
Other than these, you can even try some soothing recipes for coughs and colds. There is one recipe we are sharing. If you know any, please share them in the comments section.
- Steamed apple with sprinkled cinnamon
Just slice an apple and put it in the steamer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle a pinch 9f cinnamon powder and voila! This will smoothen the texture of the fruit so you can easily gulp it without bothering your itchy throat this flu season. - Treat your cold with a steaming hot apple cinnamon tea.