6 Unique Ways to Treat Cold and Cough Using Herbs

When the cold and flu season starts, many of us are not as prepared as we should be, although we start eating various fruits and vegetables, which is excellent but might not be enough. Colds can be very stubborn, so we need something more powerful to beat them. Herbs can be the best, natural way to get rid of coughs and colds, so check out the top herbs to use when you’re sick.

Ginger

Ginger is both a herb and a spice. It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antibiotic properties, so it’s perfect for treating a cold. It can help you dry a running nose, relax your airway, and reduce coughing. According to a study in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, ginger can also help soothe dry coughs due to asthma. You can use fresh ginger root to make tea or add ginger to your cooking.

Ginger has several health benefits but you should not overuse it, though, as it may lead to indigestion and heartburn.

Thyme

Thyme has a wide variety of uses. People most commonly use it to treat a sore throat or upset stomach. But its antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, and expectorant properties make it a potent ally against the common cold.

Thyme is also an excellent ingredient in cooking, and you can use it to make a soothing tea. Mixing it with ivy leaves can also help you significantly reduce coughing, and even treat acute bronchitis, according to a study on PubMed.

Boswellia

Also known as Indian frankincense, Boswellia is yet another excellent herb for treating coughs. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can even combat various pathogens that cause coughs. A study in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine revealed that Boswellia steam inhalation helps alleviate coughing due to bronchitis and asthma.

There are also many studies on Boswellia showing it may help treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and even certain types of cancer.

Elderberry

People have been using elderberry, a.k.a. Sambucus for centuries to alleviate pain, constipation, and – you guessed it – treat a cold. Studies have proven that it can prevent the flu and reduce upper respiratory symptoms. That’s because the herb is antimicrobial and antibacterial.

It also has antifungal properties.

However, if you have any autoimmune disease, avoid using elderberry. It would make your immune system more active and boost the disease symptoms.

Kratom

With time, people increasingly realise the health benefits of kratom. It has analgesic, relaxing, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties that make it very effective in treating the common cold. But this herb can do much more than help you treat a cold.

Some of the best benefits of kratom are undoubtedly reducing inflammation in the body and strengthening the immune system. That’s because it contains potent alkaloids that are just what the immune system needs to beat the common cold successfully. A number of its alkaloids that have anti-inflammatory properties can also relieve the symptoms of arthritis, as well as provide pain relief in cancer patients. maeng da kratom is becoming extremely popular among all kratom products.

Kratom can also be beneficial to people with type 2 diabetes since it can help them reduce glucose levels in the blood. That’s because it reduces pain and stress, which are some of the factors for high blood glucose levels.

Treating chronic fatigue syndrome is yet another benefit of kratom. This herb helps increase blood flow, which feeds the blood with more oxygen. More oxygen in the blood, coupled with the other benefits to the body, leads to more energy. Kratom also boosts energy because it’s closely related to the coffee tree. It can also act as an aphrodisiac, mainly because it improves the blood flow.

Eucalyptus

According to a scientific review of eucalyptus, this herb has antimicrobial and immune-modifying properties. Therefore, it can play a big part in fighting viruses, the common cold, and treating various respiratory problems.

Inhaling the steam from a mix of hot water and eucalyptus can unclog your nasal passages and clean your respiratory tract. You can use the fresh herb or essential eucalyptus oil to decongest both your sinuses and bronchial tubes. There are many herbs that you can use to treat the common cold and coughs. These are just the essentials to put at the top of your shopping list.

But don’t wait for the cold season to rear its head to start buying these and other fantastic herbs. Have them ready way upfront and use them regularly. You’ll boost your immune system and perhaps even avoid getting sick. And remember, a healthy lifestyle overall is critical, so make sure you combine it with a variety of healthy herbs.

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