- 1. Echinacea tea with honey
- 2. Hot drink with milk and guaco
- 3. Foot scald with peppermint and eucalyptus
- 4. Star anise tea
- 5. Kiwi and apple juice
- 6. Juice rich in vitamin C
To fight the cold in a natural way it is indicated to strengthen the body's natural defenses, consuming more foods rich in vitamin C. Warm teas are great options to calm the throat and fluidize the secretions, releasing phlegm.
See how to prepare each recipe.
1. Echinacea tea with honey
This is a great natural remedy for a cold, as echinacea has anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating properties, decreasing the runny nose and strengthening the immune system. In addition, propolis and eucalyptus honey helps lubricate the throat and reduce inflammation, relieving cough and phlegm.
Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of the Echinacea root and leaves, 1 teaspoon of propolis and eucalyptus honey.
Method of preparation
Place the root or leaves of echinacea in the cup of boiling water and let it stand for about 10 minutes. Then strain, add the honey, stir and drink 2 cups of tea a day.
Propolis and eucalyptus honey, known commercially as Eucaprol, for example, can be purchased in health food stores, in some supermarkets or handling pharmacies.
2. Hot drink with milk and guaco
This is also a good option to take care of the flu and cold, especially for those who do not like tea, as it contains bronchodilator and expectorant properties that help to relieve symptoms.
Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, salt and pepper, and season with salt and pepper.
Method of preparation
Place the milk and brown sugar in a saucepan over white heat until the milk turns golden brown. Then add the guaco leaves and bring to a boil. Then let it cool, remove the guaco leaves and drink the mixture while still warm.
3. Foot scald with peppermint and eucalyptus
The foot bath is a great way to supplement the tea or hot drink, as it helps to relieve the general malaise caused by the cold and, by inhaling the water vapor from the foot bath, it is possible to moisturize the throat, reducing the cough.
Ingredients
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Method of preparation
Add the peppermint and eucalyptus drops to the water. Let it cool and when the water is warm, dip your feet, leaving them to soak for about twenty minutes. Add hot water as the water cools.
4. Star anise tea
This tea helps to strengthen the immune system, decreasing cold symptoms.
Ingredients
- Add the onion and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Method of preparation
Put the boiling water in a cup and add the anise. Cover, let cool, strain, sweeten with honey and drink next. Take this tea 3 times a day, as long as the symptoms of the cold remain.
5. Kiwi and apple juice
This juice has antioxidant properties, vitamin C and minerals that help to strengthen the immune system, preventing and treating the cold.
Ingredients
- 6 kiwis3 apples2 cups water
Method of preparation
Peel the fruit, cut it into pieces and then pass it through the centrifuge. Dilute the concentrated fruit juice in the water and drink 2 glasses a day, until the symptoms subside.
6. Juice rich in vitamin C
Apple juice, with lemon and carrot is rich in vitamin C and minerals that increase the body's defenses against the cold, as well as against infections.
Ingredients
- 1 apple, 1 lemon juice, 1 carrot, 2 cups water
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in a blender, beat until a homogeneous mixture is obtained and drink 3 times a day.
