Sipping on a warm cup of tea can be a soothing home remedy when you have a cold.
There are many caffeine-free teas to choose from to keep you hydrated andsupport your recovery.
Lemon
The vitamin C in lemon tea is key for cold symptoms.
Addinghoneyto herbal tea can help further ease cold symptoms.
Honey contains anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants that might help fight off viruses.
Echinacea
Some people take echinacea in tea form as anherbal supplementto help treat or prevent colds.
Antioxidants found in chamomile support the immune system, reducing throat irritation,congestion, and inflammation.
Ginger
Gingeris rich in nutrients and compounds that could support healing from a cold.
Peppermint
Peppermint teamay be helpful as an expectorant, clearing mucus from your airways.
In addition to alleviating congestion, the menthol inpeppermintmight also help soothe a sore throat and cough.
Can You Put Milk in Your Tea
The theory thatdairy increases mucus productionhas not been proven.
Manysigns of a viral infection(like the common cold) are similar to signs of a bacterial infection.
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