Cold

Prevention of Cold

Drink plenty of fluids.
Don't cover your sneezes and coughs with your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. If you blow your nose, wash your hands before touching your mouth or eyes. If you cough, wash your hands before touching your eyes or nose.
Avoid close, prolonged contact with anyone who has a cold.
Using paper cups can be helpful to avoid spreading of germs. Having a dispenser of small cups in key areas (e.g., kitchen, bathroom) can help children to make it a habit.

Home Remedies for Cold

Lemon is the most important among the many home remedies for common cold. It is beneficial in all types of cold with fever.
Ginger is another excellent remedy for colds and coughs.
A teaspoon of the root paste, mixed with an equal quantity of honey or tulsi leaf juice, given once every night for a month, acts as an excellent medicine for colds.
Use camphor water as a chest and throat rub. Avoid getting it near the eyes.
Take a tbsp of carom seeds (ajwain), crush and tie them properly in a muslin cloth. Inhale in case of nose blockage.
Drink plenty of fluids like water, fruit juices, etc.
Take 3-4 tsp onion juice and 3-4 tsp honey and mix well before consuming.