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The common cold
is an infection of the respiratory system caused by a virus. Since there are many
types of viruses that cause colds, it is difficult to use vaccines to prevent
them. They can not be cured either because antibiotics can only treat bacterial
infections. However, there are several home remedies that can alleviate cold symptoms. Chicken
soup: For many years chicken broth has been the most popular home remedy to
relieve colds. Make it a little spicy to eliminate nasal congestion as well. Onion
Syrup: 1 large onion, 2 glasses of white wine, 150 grams of thyme or eucalyptus
honey. Peel the onion and chop. Put in a bowl and add the white wine. Let macerate
for a day. Then strain. Warm it a bit and add the honey. Take half cup four times
a day, the first one before breakfast. Ginger:
1 piece of ginger root, 1 liter of water, honey. Peel and grate ginger and
put it in boiling water. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and add honey as desired.
home-remedies-site.com Borage
soup: 1 liter of water, borage, oil, salt, and lemon. Wash and slice the borage,
add a little oil and salt, and boil over low heat for 15 minutes . Then let it
stand for 10 minutes and strain. Add oil, lemon, and salt. Take one liter per
day in little sips. Garlic
and lemon: Cut 2 garlic cloves in half. Then swallow them as pills with the
juice of one lemon dissolved in water.  
Eucalyptus
tea: Three or four eucalyptus leaves, a piece of jaggery, and a lemon cut
into four parts. Pour all ingredients into a cup of water and boil. Drink. Echinacea
tea: A popular home remedy for relieving colds and flu. To
alleviate congestion: Blend a piece of aloe, a little black pepper, and honey.
Drink every morning while the cold lasts. Honey:
To a glass of warm mineral water add honey and lemon. Dissolve well and drink
three times a day. Onion:
Cut an onion into pieces and leave it on a plate on your night table all night.
Replace every night. 
For
sore throat: Hot water and salt gargles. You may also use apple cider vinegar
to gargle. Honey
and cinnamon: Mix one tablespoon of honey with cinnamon powder. Take every
day while the cold lasts. For
congestion: Put pine needles and sprouts in boiling water. Pour the liquid
into a bowl and put your face in the steam. | 
