How to Make a Home Cold Remedy

Do you have a common cold and would like to know an easy home remedy you can make right in your own kitchen in a few easy steps? The symptoms of a common cold may include runny or stuffy nose, headache, soar throat, a slight fever, chills, and some minor aches and pains.
When your body's' immune system is weakened, you become more vulnerable to common infections which may be bacterial or viral and they often enter the body through inhaled droplets of liquid that have been sneezed or coughed into the air. Natural remedies can help comfort and strengthen your natural resistance. This simple decoction may act as an expectorant, can reduce chills and soothe inflamed mucous membranes, so your body can get some well needed rest.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• One small Saucepan
• 1/2 inch sliced and peeled Ginger Root
• Five Cloves
• Three Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 tsp. Honey and juice from one lemon
• One fine sieve

1. Start by bringing two cups of water to a boil, then add the herbs. Lower the heat and simmer the decoction for about 15 minutes.

2. After simmering completely, strain the mixture by pouring the liquid through a fine sieve into a cup.

3. The decoction should be taken while it is hot. Drink frequently or as often as you feel is needed.

Tips & Warnings

• Lots of rest and water will also help build your immune system back up,
• Also take 1000mg of vitamin C, and vitamin A.
• If symptoms persist more than a week, see a doctor.