It should be noted that each country has its own methods of treatment of colds, sometimes quite strange and unusual.
Ill with a cold, many people are not in a hurry to the pharmacy for pills and prefer to resort to proven folk remedies the treatment of colds.
This is especially true in recent times when because of the epidemic of influenza and SARS drugs more expensive and salaries are not increasing. But colds treated with home remedies not only us – each country has their own methods of getting rid of a cold, sometimes quite unusual.
India – milk with turmeric. Warm milk to treat colds we have, however, milk with turmeric, ginger, honey and black pepper – is another matter entirely. This product is an excellent antioxidant and contributes to the overall recovery of the body.
Germany – extract from snails. This may seem strange, but the extract made of snail mucus is used as otharkivajushchee remedy for sore throat. The thing is that the slime of snails contains allantoin, which has healing, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
China and Vietnam – tiger balm. Tiger balm contains mint and eucalyptus oils, which makes it an effective remedy for the common cold. Also, the balm is applied on the acupuncture point in the nose, neck and chest. Sometimes they even make on the skin small scratches to the ointment is quickly absorbed. In the drugstore this balm, you are unlikely to buy. It is better to use different delivery services from stores in China.
Iran – mashed turnips. Turnip has anti-inflammatory effect, normalizes sleep and relieves cold symptoms.
Onion juice (used in many countries of the world). The old means of traditional medicine, which can be very effective in the treatment of colds early on. However, drinking onion juice, even honey or sugar, will dare not everyone.
Japan – Umeboshi. Salty Japanese pickled plums, not only help with the hangover, but also used for the treatment of colds. While they are usually soaked in green tea.
China soup lizards. Soup from dried lizards in China is a popular tool for the prevention and treatment of colds. To improve the effectiveness of a drug, sometimes a lizard is boiled in rice wine.
Netherlands – salty candy. Much-loved black licorice Dutch candy called “drop” is not only a national delicacy, but also a cure for sore throat. By the way, this is why they were invented.
Eastern Europe – eggnog. It turns out, the popular drink eggnog can be useful not only as a cocktail but also as a remedy for sore throats. “Therapeutic” eggnog consists of whipped egg yolk with sugar, milk, vanilla, honey and nutmeg. If desired it is also added rum or brandy.
Morocco – garlic omelet. Medicinal properties of garlic are valued in many cultures. However, some people do not want to use garlic in its pure form for the treatment of colds due to its sharp taste and smell. In Morocco, however, came up with a dish that eases the process of “treatment” garlic.
Thailand soup Tom Yam Goong. Spicy soup with a peculiar sour taste is very popular in Thailand as a folk remedy for colds. It consists of shrimp, fresh ginger, chili, lemongrass and cilantro.
Finland – black currant juice. In the snowy Finland, the common cold is treated with hot black currant juice, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Sometimes it adds a small amount of mulled wine.
South Korea – Kimchi. Spicy dish of Korean cuisine, which is based on pickled vegetables (mainly cabbage), and as seasonings in it add ginger, garlic and onions.
China and Taiwan – the syrup from the kumquats.Kumquat, also called the “Golden orange”, is widely used in Far East countries for the prevention of colds and relieve the symptoms of angina. It is usually added to tea or just add hot water.
