Colds and Coughs

Cold Remedies
Herbal echinacea and goldenseal will offer a boost to your immune system. Follow label recommendations. Start taking them if a family member or coworker has cold symptoms. Prevention is best.

If a cold or flu threatens, switch from coffee to tea, which has antibacterial and antiviral properties. Maintain a healthy lifestyle by getting at least eight hours of sleep, and drink plenty of pure water to help the body detoxify.

Herbal Tea For Colds
This brew is good to have on hand during cold season. Keep a mixture of the dried herbs do you can make a quick cup at the first sign of a cold, or to protect yourself if a family member or coworker is showing symptoms. Mix equal parts of hyssop, peppermint, rosehips and sage. One heaping teaspoon per one cup of boiling water makes a good brew. Steep 1/4 freshly grated ginger along with the dried mix.

Coughs From Colds
Ridding your body of excess mucous is one bothersome chore in dealing with coughs and colds. Two great herbal expectorants are Elecampane and Mullein. These herbs also soothe the respiratory tract as well as provide antiseptic and antibacterial effects. Follow the label directions on the tincture or capsule forms of these herbs.