Herbs For Common Cold

Common cold is the most common dosha disorder affecting human beings. Everyone has suffered from common cold at some point or other in their lives. Its symptoms are too well-known. In Ayurveda, this very ordinary ailment is called as Pratishyaya. Below are some useful herbs in the treatment of common cold.

Bishop's Weed

Bishop's weed has the power to open up clogged nasal passages. Its seeds are tied in a cloth and inhaled directly to clear congestions. It is very effective in treating nasal blockages in children.

Cassia

Cassia roots are effective in treating cold. The roots are burnt and the smoke from them is inhaled. The mucus discharge will increase after such a treatment, but within a while it will stop completely.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper and honey. This reduces the sore throat problems and also prevents the cold from becoming chronic, or developing into something serious like pneumonia or influenza.

Cumin seeds

Cumin seeds are antiseptic. So they have beneficial effects if the cold is accompanied with fever. It is also helpful in treating the throat irritations.

Ginger

Ginger extract taken several times a day is an excellent remedy for treating coughs that accompany common colds. Ginger tea is also very effective in treating colds.

Holy Basil

Chewing a few leaves of holy basil will remedy sore throat problems. An extract of the leaves boiled in water can be used as a drink for the same benefits.

Onion  

Onion has the power to liquefy the phlegm. This makes the sticky mucus runny and it is discharged out of the nose.