It is hardly believable that someone has not suffered from cold or flu all his life. Few ailments are called common ailments because many of us, in fact most of us suffer from these every other day.

If you ask me how many times I have been victimized to cold and flu, I don’t even remember. Do you??? I think nobody does.

When suffering from cold or flu, doctors does prescribe us Antihistamines to get relieve.

Antihistamines are great to relieve the stuffy nose and clear those aching sinuses, but most of the antihistamines are sedating and have mild side effects.

For those who avoid such conditions, antihistamine herb natural are the best options. Surprised? Don’t be.

There are a number of herbs which are helpful in cold and flu including Chinese licorice root, pau’d arco, catnip, boneset, maitake mushroom, cat's claw extract, mullein leaf, astragalus, white willow bark.

There are various other natural home remedies which are given with basic details below.

PAU D' ARCO OR LAPACHO
Pau d'arco or Lapacho is an immune boosting herb. It is supposed to be best against viruses. Pau d’ arco has been found to cure from common cold to even HIV, and it has even been shown to actively inhibit the growth of several vicious viruses and bacteria.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: Easily found and a great remedy of all times. It has been used for hundreds of years. Weight-loss, curing allergies, sinus infections, for colds, flu, arthritis, gout, and many other problems, what else do you want?

To use it for its antihistamine properties mix natural apple cider vinegar and water in equal parts. Boil this solution in a pan, when the fumes rises lean over the pan and inhale the fumes.

Be careful to have a safe distance to prevent from rashes and burns.

LEMON: Lemon strengthens the immune system and acts as an antihistamine. Barley water with lemon and honey will encourage healing and shorten the duration of a cold.

It is beneficial in all types of cold with fever. Vitamin C-rich lemon juice increases body resistance, decreases toxicity and reduces the duration of the illness.

GOURD ROOTS: The roots of the bitter gourd plant were used in Ancient Greeks, Chinese and Asians as a medicine to cure a cold. A teaspoon of the root paste, mixed with an equal quantity of honey or tulsi leaf juice, acts as an excellent medicine for colds.

TURMERIC: Turmeric is an excellent immune boosting agent. Once used in only herbal formulas, now is even a part of cooking. Asians hardly cook any food without it.

Antiseptic and immune boosting turmeric can be used for colds as well. Half a teaspoon of fresh turmeric powder mixed in 30 ml of warm milk, and taken once or twice daily, is a useful prescription for common clod, flu or aching body.

TAMARIND AND PEPPER: Dilute 50 mg tamarind in 250 ml of water. Boil the diluted tamarind water for a few minutes with a teaspoon of butter and half a teaspoon of black pepper powder.

This is great for clearing of sinuses and stuffed nose.

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