Natural Cures For Common Cold And Flu

Cold is a common problem of every body and it is always disturbing all person on seasonal changes. The advice of doctor is to be followed but additional information like the use of herbal products should also be known to all in order to cure this ailment. Some herbs are certainly good in building the immune system of the body and are very effective in healing this problem. These herbs can not only be used in curing more than one ailments but also promote good health.

Roots of Astragalus Herb: This herb promotes cells to fight against cancer besides curing the common ailment like cold. It is honestly advised not to take it in fever. It strengthens the immune system of the body.

Root Bark of Bayberry: It can help in clearing congestion in the cold, reduce the fever and always considered effective in curing eyes problems.

Flowers and Leaves of Horehound: This herb is quite effective in getting cured in cold ailments and useful in curing sinus troubles. It is used in cough drops also.

Leaves and Roots of Echinacea: This is an anti-viral herb to strengthen the immune system. It can be taken in the forms of pills or prepared as a tea and rubbed on inflamed areas of the skin as a salve. There are some side effects of this herb and can be noticed in the forms of rashes and interactions of some drugs.

Herb of Elder Flowers: It is an anti-viral and anti-bacterial herb. This is very effective if it is mixed in equal parts with peppermint. It can help in reducing the fevers and aches.

Boneset: It is effectively used by Native Americans to cure fevers and is also used homeopathically to reduce common cold symptoms and cold.

Chamomile: It is being used to cure cold and congestion. It is better to inhale the steam. It can be taken in a cup of tea also. It is really useful for curing stomach and aiding insomnia.

Slippery Elm: It is effectively used in curing sore throat and can be taken as a tea or lozenge. It has got a pleasant taste, good for children without any side effects.

Goldenseal: It is really useful in treating the upper respiratory tract infections. This herb has got the berberine which is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. It is homeopathically used to treat congestion and cold. Herbal Tea is also useful. It also helps in cold sore.

Andrographis: It is used to treat upper respiratory infections and sinusitis. It can reduce and cure coughs, sore throats, headaches and fever symptoms.

Sage Herb: It is effectively used as mouth wash or tea and gargling with this herb cures sore throat and cold sore as well.

Peppermint is Fragrant Herb: The extract of this herb is used to inhale to clear sinusitis and nasal congestion. Rubbing of this herb can reduce joint pain and inflammation which is caused by infection. Fever gets decreased if taken in tea.