2023-12-23 19:23:56
Insider tips for getting rid of colds quickly
By: Teresa Toth, Carolin Gehrmann
Published: December 23, 2023, 12:15 p.m
Munich – Many people are currently suffering from a cold, which is typical of the wet and cold season. Flu, corona, and RS viruses are causing a wave of illness in Germany. While it is usually not necessary to take medication for a common cold, there are some home remedies that can alleviate symptoms or prevent the cold from breaking out.
Renowned doctor and writer Dietrich Grönemeyer shared valuable tips for fighting colds on focus.de. He recommends specific strategies at the first signs of an approaching cold, such as a scratchy throat. The best part is that most of these measures do not require a trip to the pharmacy.
According to Grönemeyer, regularly gargling with salt water or antiseptic herbal tinctures can help alleviate early cold symptoms. Extracts of sage or thyme are recommended, and lozenges containing these ingredients can be used on the go. Moistening the mucous membranes by sucking on lozenges can bring relief to irritated mucous membranes, as found in a study by the German Federal Association for Speech Therapy.
Another natural remedy recommended by Grönemeyer is cistus, also known as cistus. This Mediterranean medicinal plant has been valued as a “medicinal herb for body, mind, and soul” since ancient times. Cistus is known for its antiviral properties and can be purchased as a tea or in the form of lozenges. Studies have shown that cistus extract may slow the replication of the Sars-Cov-2 virus, but it is important to note that these experiments were conducted on cell cultures and not on humans.
Ginger is also considered a miracle cure for colds, according to Grönemeyer. Chewing a small piece of ginger mixed with honey two to three times a day is said to be very helpful in warding off colds.
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