Natural Support for Your Cold
As autumn arrives, so does the common cold. A runny nose, an annoying cough, or a sneeze that won't go away. You've taken clear breathing for granted and realise: life is much more pleasant without a runny nose. Did you know that there are items in your kitchen cupboard that can help you get rid of your cold? Let us guide you.
Herbs for Colds: Straight from Your Kitchen Cupboard
Cayenne Pepper, Chilli Flakes or Powder.
"You need to sweat it out," is advice you often hear when you're not feeling well. And what makes you warm? Exactly, spicy food! So, add a pinch of cayenne pepper, chilli flakes, or ground chilli powder to your dish, and sweat it out.
Cloves
Cloves are a powerful antimicrobial (medications used to treat infections) and have been used in medicine for thousands of years. Cloves not only work as an expectorant but are also a natural pain reliever. Additionally, they contain antioxidants that boost the immune system.
How to use it?
Cloves taste delightful in your herbal tea. A quarter teaspoon is sufficient. First, boil enough water and then add the herbs and cloves. Ensure you let the ingredients steep for 10 minutes.
Eucalyptus
The eucalyptus tree is known for its refreshing scent but also for its healing properties in treating colds, flu, and respiratory infections. Essential oils are extracted from its leaves.
How to use it?
Steaming is an effective way to tackle blocked airways. Add about six drops of eucalyptus oil to a bowl of hot water and inhale the steam with a towel over your head.
Buckwheat Honey
Buckwheat is a herbaceous plant, and its seeds are used in food products. Although often thought to be a grain, buckwheat is actually a fruit seed. It is an ideal substitute for those with gluten allergies, as the seeds are gluten-free. Buckwheat honey is also made from it, and it has a soothing effect on a sore throat or coughing pain. The honey promotes a good night's sleep.
How to use it?
Add one or two spoonfuls of buckwheat honey to your tea. Do not add it to boiling water; let the tea cool slightly first. Otherwise, the medicinal properties might be lost.
Turmeric
According to Ayurveda, the traditional Indian herbal and dietary science, turmeric (Curcuma longa) is beneficial for the liver, heart, and blood vessels. Additionally, turmeric (also known as curcumin and turmeric) is said to boost the natural immune system. If you want to read more about Ayurveda, click here.
How to use it?
Because turmeric is not easily absorbed, special extracts have been developed that are absorbed well. These extracts are processed in such a way that they are absorbed much more efficiently than ordinary turmeric dry extracts, with or without black pepper.
Author: Sanne van der Rijt
