Traditional yet weird remedies for cold in different countries
10/1/2018
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Below are several methods of treatment from different countries. It's up for you to judge how other cultures fight running nose and sore throat.
During winter time cold, flu and running nose become a frequent occurrence. Drug stores are full of various medicines. But old proven techniques turn out to be at least as effective. This is why they are still popular.
#1
Devilish anti-cold remedy. It contains onion, garlic, ginger, pepper, horseradish, lemon, honey and different spices. This medley is to stand for a couple of weeks and then - Germs, beware! It is to be taken carefully, because it is very zesty.
#2
A semi-sweet dessert coming from an Indian state Penjab. This is a natural remedy for cough and cold. It is prepared on the basis of Gram flour, milk, ghee butter and sugar. Must be pretty convenient: a sick person is taking the remedy while other family members eat their dessert.
#3
Half of the people on Earth start eating chicken broth as soon as they feel symptoms of cold. But only in Israel this thick and fat chicken broth is honored as high as "Jewish penicillin".
#4
Not to make it so mean, they add in garlic tea a bit of honey and lemon. This combo is called "Spanish remedy" and it works without fail. Besides, it is also used to lose weight.
#5
It can be called an analogue to chicken soup but in Asian style. If anything, the effect is similar - you compensate for the loss of liquid, your nose starts breathing and cough becomes softer.
#6
There is an abundance of hot and strong alcohol drinks in Western Europe. When the weather is raw and you feel first symptoms of cold, hot spicy rum with additions to your liking plays an important preventive role. The main thing - be moderate.
#7
Chinese herbal medicine is thousands years old as well as ephedra, or ma-huang - an ancient medicinal plant. That said, it is illicit in many countries of the world. If overdosed, its effect is similar to that of narcotics. However, in China they treat cold and headaches with this plant.
#8
It may seem we know all means of medication with alcohol - consuming, compress, ointment. Here is another one - alcohol socks from Finland. Damp socks in vodka, put them on, then put warm woolen socks over vodka ones - and go to sleep. You'll be as good as new in the morning.
#9
Ginger contains a lot of healthy components. And if you add to this a good pinch of Cayenne pepper and some lemon juice - you'll get 100% warming effect.
#10
In Indian culture turmeric is being used in absolutely different variations. It is all thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. They mix turmeric with tea or coffee, add to food, inhale with vapor or just burn and breath in the smoke.
Have you ever tried any of the above mentioned remedies? Do you believe they can be effective? Do you use any homemade remedies for cold?
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65 Comments
Perk
I live in the U.S. and never heard of fire tea. I drink lemon honey tea. The important thing is to drink warm liquids, and wait it out. Nothing cures a cold, but some things help you to feel better.
Caroline Weis
My dad used to drink whiskey and hot water to get rid of a cold and I think sometimes just a good shot of whiskey and then go to bed to sweat the cold out.
zolnem
I remember going to the school nurse because I had throat problems and she told me to wear a blue scarf to get better. I must try this one as I do believe in manipulating vibrations with colour. Blue is believed to promote healing and interestingly enough, light blue is also considered to be the colour of the throat chakra in Eastern energy systems.
Joseph Faiers
You can’t beat a hot toddy or two :)
Jim Mascair
We use a herbal manglier tea in south Louisiana to knock out a cold. I swear, if the cold doesn't kill you, the cure will. It is pretty bitter and not well known outside our state.
Nicholas Miernicki
In my 20's, I once tried to cure a bad cold by drinking a large quantity of ouzo. Woke up the next morning with a bad hangover and a bad cold. Never again!
thequeen
Yes, I have tried some of them.
Donna Smith
Boiling Onions during the Winter Months help PREVENT THE COMMON COLD AND CLEARS UP YOUR SINUSES
sidowabdiaziz
I'm happy to be part of the quizzers
frogqueengretch
Hot lemon tea numbs the throat
clergylady
Grandma's cure was rock candy in a pint of whisky. Take a shot and go to bed.
abermangail
Grew up using Chicken Soup for colds and just because my family liked it. Also have used the Ginger tea with lemon, cayenne pepper. They both have provided some comfort as well as reief of some cold and other symptoms.
goplatinumone
Blueberry and Strawberry Moonshine, too!!
freedaj
John Edward Pike, leave out the lemon juice and use equal parts, shake
the mixture and sip
joycekingsmith
In the Deep South you can buy Peach Moonshine.lf it don't cure your cold it will make having a cold a very pleasant experience.
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