Natural Remedies Cold Cough – Stop Ignoring These Proven Home Fixes That Actually Work

Updated: October 18, 2025

Heel Better Without Medicine – These Trusted Home Remedies Actually Work!

When the sniffles start and your throat feels scratchy, reaching for a chemical-filled pill isn’t your only option. Let’s explore natural remedies for cold and flu that are not only safe and effective, but also easy to make right at home. Whether it’s a soothing drink, a powerful herbal tea, or a classic honey remedy — these tried-and-tested cures can help you recover faster.
First of all you should understand the types of flue and cold

Types of flue

1.Running nose/sore throat

When the virus of flue attack on your throat Flu starts with a sore throat or tickly( pricking) feeling. You can treat it on early stage very easily .

Let me know if this works for you!

home remedies for cold runny nose

Take a cup of water in kettle
Add
2 -3 cloves
1 inch stick / one big pinch maladhi(licorice)powder.
1 stick darchini(cinnamon)
Just boil 5 minutes at low flame
Take like a tea you feel better after one doze
You can take this tea 2 to 3 time in a day

2.sinus infection triggered by the flu

The sinus infection, triggered by the flu, is not clearing up.not come out even you are coughing then d,not worry we have an easy solution to fix the issue

Khawa/ tea for triggered flue

1 inch adrak(ginger)
1 cup water
Boil it for 10 minutes at very low flame
Then add
1 table spoon gur(for sweet ness) you can add honey also inplac of gur
That’s it
Your home remedy for sinus infection is ready take it twice daily for 3 days

1. Best Home Remedies for Cold and Flu in Adults

Garlic & Honey: The Immunity Duo

How to use: Crush 2 garlic cloves, mix with 1 tablespoon of raw honey. Take once or twice daily.
Why it works: Garlic has antiviral and anti-inflammatory compounds. Honey is the best natural ingredients for your throat, cough and sore throat.

Black pepper and Honey

This black pepper powder and honey is a very effective and authentic remedy I myself ues it ,and finding the best best results

How to make it:

Add one pinch into one spoon of honey that ,s it….your cough remedy is ready….

Take 1 tsp every few hours.

Benefits: Fights cough, congestion, and reduces mucus buildup.

Flu-Relief Ginger Tea

Ingredients:

1 cup water

1 tsp grated ginger

Juice of half lemon

1 tbsp honey

How to use:

Boil ginger in water,

add lemon and honey.

Sip warm 2–3 times a day.
Why it works:

This homemade flu tea recipe soothes the throat and supports immune function.

2. natural cold remedies garlic

Steam Inhalation with basil leaves

Add some leaves of basil in hot water.

Cover head with a towel and inhale.
Helps unblock sinuses and ease breathing during colds.
You can message with herbal oil to relief pain in throat
Or add some drop of masterd oil in navel

Cold and Flu Relief Drink Recipes

Drink What It Helps With

Lemon Ginger Tea Sore throat, immunity
Warm Turmeric Milk Inflammation, dry cough
Onion Honey Mucus, cough
Garlic-Honey Shot Boosts recovery
Apple Cider Vinegar Mix Throat pain, detoxification

natural remedies infant cold)

Warm fluids (soups, teas)

Honey with a pinch of cinnamon (only for kids 1+)

Lukewarm baths to reduce fever

Chest rub with coconut oil + eucalyptus oil (1 drop only)

natural remedies chest cold

Get 7–9 hours of sleep
Stay hydrated (drink herbal teas & warm water)
Avoid dairy and sugar (they increase mucus)
Use a humidifier to ease breathing
Eat immune-boosting foods: oranges, garlic, ginger, turmeric, bone broth

Final thought:

Beat the flu at home! Take plenty of Water,sleep 7 to 9 hours calmly and always breathe in Humidifier.Take simple herbal khewas/teas made in home .You feel better after trying these simple trick:
Steam inhalation
Warm salt water gargle
Take with chicken soup or herbal tea

Your body (and your sniffles) will thank you!

all remedies are authentic and verified by

https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/common_-cold-symptoms