With the onset of the first autumn cold, almost all of us are faced with colds. A runny nose, cough and general malaise are the main symptoms of ARVI, which take not only adults but also children by surprise.
To alleviate a cold, it is not always necessary to take medications; nevertheless, the body must fight viruses on its own. But you can alleviate the condition and ensure the supply of vitamins with the help of healthy hot drinks.
Why warm drinks are good for colds
If you’ve ever gone to the doctor with a cold, you’ve probably seen “drink plenty of warm drinks” on the list of treatment recommendations.
Warm drinks help cope with several manifestations of a cold at once. First, it prevents dehydration that occurs when body temperature rises. Secondly, it removes toxins that bacteria and viruses leave behind. And thirdly, it washes away plaque from the mucous membranes of the throat, preventing microorganisms from multiplying.
Regular warm water can handle all this, but teas, herbal infusions, and berry infusions can enhance the effect due to their vitamin composition.
What drinks to drink when you have a cold
So, at the first manifestations of ARVI, preference should be given to drinks containing Vitamin C, flavonoids, and antioxidants. It is recommended to take them 3-4 times a day for the first two days of the disease. Further as desired.
Raspberry leaf tea
Raspberries are a natural antibiotic, and a drink made from the leaves of this berry is useful for colds, sore throats and other diseases of the upper respiratory tract. It soothes pain, relieves fever, fights infection. Flavonoids in the leaves are beneficial for the cardiovascular system, they strengthen blood vessels and prevent the appearance of plaques.
To prepare a healing drink, take dried raspberry leaves (2 grams), put them in a teapot or thermos and fill with water heated to 85-90°C. Let the drink brew for 15-20 minutes. If desired, you can add a little honey.
Ginger drink
Ginger not only helps to cope with a cold that has already manifested itself, but also increases the body’s resistance to viruses that cause the disease, and therefore can be used as a prophylaxis for ARVI – this is said by numerous research.
Ginger drink for colds is easy to prepare. For this you will need ginger root, green tea, lemon and honey. Brew 1 tablespoon of green tea in 500 ml of boiling water. After 10 minutes, add chopped ginger and sliced lemon. After another 10 minutes, when the tea has steeped well and cooled down a little, add honey. Stir and pour into mugs.
Chamomile tea
Chamomile flower tea is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent. When you have a cold, chamomile tea can lower your temperature and slow down the onset of the disease. Chamomile thins mucus, stimulates its discharge and has a diaphoretic effect. It is especially effective for bronchitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis.
Brew 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers with a glass of boiling water, leave for 10-20 minutes. Add honey if desired.
Rose hip decoction
Rosehip is a source of vitamin C, therefore it is effective against acute respiratory viral infections, colds, and flu. Rose hips have a suppressive effect on the development of pathogenic bacteria and viruses. Tea, infusion or decoction are prepared from dried rose hips. Drinks have a general strengthening and tonic effect.
The easiest way to get beneficial substances from rose hips is to pour boiling water over the dried berries and let them brew for a long time. For a liter of water you will need 5 tablespoons of rose hips. The berries are poured with hot water in a thermos and allowed to brew for at least 2-3 hours. The finished broth is filtered through a sieve, honey is added and consumed warm.
Linden collection
For ARVI and colds, diaphoretics are often prescribed to reduce fever, remove toxins and improve recovery. These remedies include linden tea, which is used to treat colds and coughs.
To prepare, take equal parts of dried crushed linden flowers, oregano herb and peppermint. Pour 1 tablespoon of the resulting herbal mixture into 1 glass of boiling water and leave in a thermos or teapot for 20 minutes. Strain the finished drink, add honey and drink throughout the day. When treating cough, it is recommended not to drink or eat anything after consuming linden collection for 1-2 hours.
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2023-10-14 21:25:00
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