Effective Remedies for Common Cold

Effective remedies for Common cold Rainy season is around the corner and catching cold is very common!

Cold can very easily spread to others through airborne droplets. There are many different viruses that can cause a cold but rhinovirus is the most common type. The severity and type of symptoms will vary among people with different infective agents. Symptoms may include runny and stuffy nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, watery eyes & headache, sore threat, fatigue, low-grade fever etc. Common cold medications are generally a combination of home remedies and over the counter (OTC) medications.

The most effective and common Ayurvedic remedies are listed below.

Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of fluids like luke warm water or other warm liquids and Ayurvedic Kashayas can sooth a sore throat and loosen a stuffy nose.

-Malnad Kashaya: This Kashaya powder has a unique combination of spices which can cure most symptoms of a common cold and boost immunity.

-6 Rasa Tulsi Thrive / Mint / Kashaya: It’s a ready to use dip bag and contains 100% natural herbs and spices, each having unique health benefits.

Gargling: Salt water gargling can help reduce a sore throat and ease irritation. Kofol gargle: It’s an herbal, non-alcoholic gargle for fast and complete relief from a sore throat, and has excellent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Frequent gargling, reduces the episodes of upper respiratory tract infection.

Nasal Sprays/drops: Using Ayurvedic nasal decongestants like Bresol NS nasal solution helps to clear a stuffy nose.

Pain Balms: Ayurvedic Badhanjana roll on is quick in relieving headache and congestion, it has a refreshing aroma and is easy to carry as well as convenient to use.

Taking steam: Taking steam/ inhalation using Hallin drops or Pranadhara helps to relieve irritation and nasal congestion instantly. You can either inhale the steam at home or put 2 drops on a handkerchief and inhale frequently when travelling.

Throat Lozenges : Chewing Ayurvedic throat lozenges like Koflet, Kofol, Strepsils,Pancha tulsi, Zeal lozenges give quick relief from sore throat, cough and irritation. It has a refreshing flavor and gives immediate cooling and soothing effects.

Boost your immunity: It's better to take immunity boosting remedies like Chyawanprash, or Amalaki Rasayana 1 spoon once in a day which helps to control recurrent infection, cough, cold, allergic rhinitis etc. and significantly prevents frequent attacks of cold.

Taking over the counter medicine (OTC): Taking suitable medicines which have antihistamine antitussive mucolytic properties helps in reducing the symptoms and aids in a fast recovery.

Practicing yoga daily is good, particular poses when practiced everyday effectively improve the condition and immunity as well.

If the symptoms don’t improve and worsen then make an appointment with a doctor. Brahmionline is where you can book your Ayurvedic Doctor consultation online and order medicine.

Dr. Mallika B S BAMS

Consulting Physician

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