6 natural remedies to get relief from seasonal flu, Covid symptoms

From ginger, pepper to honey, here are some easy kitchen ingredients that can help you relieve symptoms like cough, cold and sore throat.

Published on: Apr 18, 2023 12:58 PM IST

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Seasonal flu, Covid-19 and many other respiratory diseases are making people sick nowadays. People who are complaining of cough, cold, sore throat, runny nose, blocked nose, among other symptoms can try these home remedies for relief, as suggested by Dietician Manpreet Kalra in her recent Instagram post.  (Unsplash)

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Ginger: Rich in antioxidants and known to boost immunity, ginger helps provide a powerful boost and ward off cough and congestion. Grate 1 inch ginger in 1 cup of water and sip it slowly, once in a day.  (Pixabay)

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Pepper: It is not known as queen of spice without a reason. Pepper is high in antioxidants, has expectorant properties and it reduces symptoms of cough and cold apart from boosting immunity. Take 1 tsp of pepper powder with 1 tsp honey and boil it in a cup of water, then sip it slowly.  (Pixabay)

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Honey: A natural cough syrup, honey reduces symptoms of respiratory infections, improves sore throat, wards off cough and cold and is anti-microbial. To consume it, mix honey along with some ginger juice. Add a pinch of black pepper and then lukewarm water to make a solution and sip slowly.  (Unsplash)

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Turmeric: The magical spice contains curcumin which has anti-inflammatory properties, is rich in antioxidants, improve immunity and is anti-microbial. To consume it, add 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder to 1 cup of milk. Boil for 5-10 minutes and sip it before sleeping.  (Pixabay)

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Camphor: Considered an Ayurvedic inhaler, camphor is an expectorant and helps treat respiratory infections. It is also an Antitussive (anti-cough). To get its benefits, place 1-2, small camphor cubes in a bowl of hot water and hold your hand over the bowl. Cover with a towel and inhale the vapour.  (depositphotos)

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Tulsi: Known as the queen of herbs, Tulsi is anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, Antitussive (cough relieving) and has anti-allergic properties. Add 4-5 tulsi leaves to 2 cups of water and boil for 15-20 minutes. Sip once or twice a day.  (Image by Bhushir Kachchhi from Pixabay )