Here are some traditional remedies for common cold symptoms:
- For dizziness: A powder made from ginger, pepper, long pepper, vetiver root, and cumin can help reduce dizziness when taken twice daily.
- For cough: A powder made from roasted and dried palm root and palm candy can help relieve cough, fever, and headache.
- For dry cough: The juice of neem leaves mixed with warm water can help soothe a dry cough and other ailments.
- For asthma and shortness of breath: Cooking Indian borage leaves with onion and ghee and eating them can help with asthma and breathing difficulties.
- For congestion: A decoction made from Indian gooseberry, basil, Indian pennywort, and other herbs can help clear congestion and phlegm.
- For headaches: Applying oil infused with hibiscus flowers to the head can help relieve headaches.
- For chest congestion: A mixture of cardamom powder and ghee taken on an empty stomach can help clear chest congestion.
- For nasal congestion: Inhaling the fragrance of a rose can help relieve nasal congestion.
- For the common cold: The juice of moringa buds mixed with honey can help alleviate cold symptoms.
- For vomiting: A mixture of basil juice and rock candy can help stop vomiting, especially during a fever.
- For nausea: Chewing on a betel leaf stem can help reduce nausea, especially after taking bitter medicine.
Note: These remedies are often used in conjunction with other treatments and may not be suitable for everyone. Always consult with a healthcare professional before trying any new remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have 1 underlying health conditions.