Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Warm water with honey soothes sore throats
Lemon-based teas, like lemon balm or lemongrass, are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, boosting immunity against cough and cold symptoms.
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Green Tea is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, it enhances overall health by reducing inflammation, fighting bacteria, and boosts immunity, guarding against flu symptoms.
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Ginger possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It can calm irritated throat and airways due to coughing.
Peppermint leaves, rich in menthol, offer antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory benefits which help soothes throat, suppresses coughs, clears sinuses, and eases breathing.
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Dried chamomile flowers contain soothing flavonoids that helps reduce inflammation, easing coughs, colds, and sore throats while promoting better sleep
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Echinacea tea has anti-inflammatory properties which strengthen the immune system and shorten the duration of colds and flu.
Licorice root tea, from the Licorice plant root, combats colds and coughs with its antiviral and antibacterial properties, inhibiting harmful bacteria and viruses.
Elderberry dark berries are rich in antioxidants due to polyphenols. Elderberry syrups and extracts have been shown to reduce the duration of colds and flu.
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Hibiscus tea, a popular herbal beverage, is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. It boosts the immune system and aids in rapid recovery from flu symptoms.
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