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The recent study published by Readers-digest’ reveals that around 80% of Indians and Africans still go for home remedies to treat general ailments. World Health Organization (WHO) also approves the medicinal properties of many home remedies, which are tested safe and effective under scientific studies or clinical trials.

Moreover, being safe, cheap and effective cure, home remedies generally consist of the ingredients of our daily usage. Just from common kitchen ingredients, you can have a potent remedy!

Although home remedies are mostly safe to use but one must consult the physician before taking any remedy.

With the increasing awareness among masses, some medical practitioners already integrate their prescription with home remedies.

That being said, here you will explore homemade cures, proven effective for respective ailments…

Common cold with cough or nasal obstruction

Common cold is the viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. As one of the most common infection, common cold is rarely fatal and often associated with throat and nasals troubles.

Treatment

• Remember that chicken soup you mother gave you as quick remedy for cough and colds? Chicken soup is the most popular home remedy, scientific studies have also proved its healing properties to treat common cough, cold and nasal congestion! According to experts, chicken soup contains anti-inflammatory properties often used in medicines for cold. Just taking the hot soup and inhaling its steam helps you clear up nasal congestion.

• Back tea with a tablespoon of honey, juice of ginger root and half a lemon’ make an effective combination to overcome cold related symptoms. As both honey and ginger have antioxidant properties, when mixed together it becomes an excellent cough reliever. Lemon is a rich source of Vitamin C that strengthens the immune system to combat diseases.

• Warm water gargle with one teaspoon of common salt helps to cure troubled throat.

• Steam inhalation helps you to unblock nasal passages and breathe comfortably.