Folk antiviral drugs for flu and colds

Medicine develops daily and does not stand still. Despite this, many patients in recent years are trying to resort not to the help of medicines, but use folk recipes. This behavior is explained by the desire to protect themselves from the harmful effects of drugs and the occurrence of side effects. It should be noted that doctors are skeptical about this treatment. Nevertheless, many folk antiviral drugs prove to be quite effective.

Distinguishing characteristics of cold and flu

Before using folk antiviral drugs for colds, you need to make sure that you are confronted with it. Distinctive manifestations of a viral infection are:

• Sneezing, runny nose (with flu can be absent);
• Dry cough without sputum formation in the bronchi;
• a sore throat;
• headache;
• Increased body temperature;
• Decreased appetite and performance.

Complex treatment at home

Folk antiviral drugs for flu and cold will be effective only if you use them in a comprehensive manner. It is impossible to hope for any unique and unique medicine, helping in a short time to overcome a virus infection. The main principles of treatment are in such aspects as:

• Increasing the body's resistance, strengthening protective functions and strengthening immunity;
• Elimination of the pathogen (in this case, the virus);
• Restoration of damaged tissues (mucous membranes, cells);
• Maintenance of the proper functioning of the organism and organization of the most comfortable conditions for recovery.

First Aid to the Body: Strengthen Immunity

Any folk antiviral drugs should include components that contribute to increasing the body's resistance. Even if the virus has already penetrated the body, strong immunity can cope with it without symptoms of the disease.

1. Honey - the most important product, contributing to increasing the body's resistance to viruses. This sweetness includes a lot of important vitamins, including folic acid. Many recipes recommend taking honey along with tea. However, if you dissolve the product of beekeeping in hot water, you risk losing a large part of its useful components. Use honey in pure form or diluted in water at room temperature. One glass of such a drink, taken in the morning, will help your immunity to quickly overcome the enemy.
2. Echinacea is a grass rich in essential oils, polysaccharides, flavonoids, and other substances that are necessary for immunity. Dry the grass, then brew it instead of tea. Take 200 ml per day. Echinacea is recognized as one of the most effective folk remedies in the fight against colds.
3. Fish oil is the leader representing the national antiviral agents. Taking one spoonful of this product, you will not only strengthen the immunity and help the body cope with the disease, but also normalize the work of all other systems.
4. Freshly squeezed juices will strengthen the strength of the body and will quickly overcome the common cold. In the priority carrot, cranberry, orange, pomegranate and radish.

Cure throat and nose: local remedies

What folk antiviral drugs to use if the sore throat? To facilitate feeling, remove perspiration and soften cough will help warm milk with butter. This recipe is known in many families, it is applied even for children. Preheat half a cup of milk, add one teaspoon of honey and butter. Drink cooked elixir better before going to bed.

Rinses will help to remove the inflammatory process from the larynx and tonsils. Use for preparation of broths a camomile, a sage, eucalyptus, a plantain and mother-and-stepmother. These herbs in the complex will have an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, expectorant and soothing effect. After rinsing, refrain from eating and drinking for 1-2 hours.

When the first symptoms of a common cold begin flushing. To do this, use a saline solution: to a liter of warm clean water, add one spoonful of salt. It is possible to carry out lavages unlimited number of times. The more often you treat the mucous surface, the more viruses can be eliminated from it.

When a green or yellow snot appears, add to the washings drops made from aloe or onion juice. They will have an antibacterial effect and accelerate recovery.

What can I take inside?

Nobody likes to be ill, especially if there are unfulfilled plans and important things ahead. To quickly recover from a cold and flu, take the following folk remedies:

• Ginger tea - has a general toning, firming, airway cleansing action;
• Cognac with honey - has antiseptic and antitussive effect (be careful, has contraindications);
• Garlic and onions - natural antibiotics that prevent the occurrence of complications for colds;
• Apple cider vinegar with lemon juice - has an alkaline effect on the body, thereby destroying the viral infection;
• Fruit cocktails from a guelder-rose, a cowberry and a raspberry - have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and immunostimulating action.

Compliance with the regime will help to recover in a short time

Many folk antiviral drugs for pregnant women are contraindicated. So, for example, herbs can affect the bearing of the fetus and its formation, and honey, ginger and viburnum can provoke an allergy. Than to be treated to future mums? If you are categorical in your unwillingness to consult a doctor, you can help yourself by observing the regime.

1. During illness it is necessary to have a rest more and receive positive emotions. Do not forget that in a dream the body recovers faster.
2. The absence of heavy food will allow your immunity to throw all the forces into the struggle with the enemy. If you do not want to eat at all - do not eat.
3. Drinking plenty of water will help wash the body and restore the water balance, because during the course of the illness, the risk of dehydration increases. Drink more pure water, favorite teas, juices.
4. Organize around yourself a suitable setting. The most favorable conditions for a sick person are as follows: air temperature in the room is not more than 23 degrees, humidity is not less than 55%.

If the child is ill

Can I use folk antiviral drugs for children? Pediatricians' reports say that many of the previously described recipes are banned for babies. Therefore, of course, it is better to show the small patient to the doctor. You can do the following on your own:

• Regularly wash the nose with a saline solution;
• If the temperature rises, then knock it down with rubbing with clean water (vinegar and alcohol are prohibited);
• Gargle with a mixture of soda, salt and water;
• Give more warm drink (not hot).

Permission for other activities and the use of traditional recipes for the treatment of small children should be obtained from the district doctor. Unauthorized conducting of experiments can lead to unpleasant consequences in the form of allergies, complications or chronic diseases.

To sum up

Any folk antiviral drugs for children and adults do not give you a guarantee of a speedy recovery. If you want to get better in a short time, it's better to see a doctor. You should also contact a specialist if your efforts do not bring a positive result within 2-5 days.