Herbal Remedies
- Heartburn
- Headache
- Gout
- Gallstones and Kidney Stones
- Flatulence
- Fever
- History of Herbal Medicine
- Uses of Specific Herbs
- Choosing the Right Herb
- Safety Precautions with Herbal Remedies
- Acne
- Altitude Sickness
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Athlete's Foot
- Bad Breath
- Bronchitis
- Bruises
- Burns
- Cancer
- Canker Sores
- Colds and Flu
- Constipation
- Coughing
- Dandruff
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Earache
- Hemorrhoids
- High Blood Pressure
- Indigestion
- Insect Bites and Stings
- Insomnia
- Liver Problems
- Menopause
- Motion Sickness and Nausea
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Pain
- Pneumonia
- Prostate Enlargement
- Psoriasis
- Shingles
- Sinusitis
- Skin Problems
- Sore Throat
- Sunburn
- Swelling
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Toothache
- Ulcers
- Vaginitis
- Yeast Infections
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Herbal, Natural, Home Remedies for Colds and Flu
There are over two hundred virus combinations that are considered causes for the common cold.
- Echinacea is the most well-known herb used in the treatment of colds. The viruses that cause the common cold are passed from person to person through sneezing or coughing or by handshaking.
- Washing the hands frequently, especially in cold season will reduce to potential of getting sick.
- Garlic is another well-known plant for prevention. Another useful treatment is a tea made from fresh gingerroot. This tea helps to fight the common cold.
- Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon Luke warm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.
- A Scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ingredient, which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
- Boil teaspoonful of ginger powder or eucalyptus leaves in one quart of water & inhale the steam.
- Congested nose? Apply eucalyptus oil to the sides of your nose! Or inhale a pinch of calamus root powder in each nostril!