Best Teas That Help With Cough & Cold

Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania



Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.

Honey Tea

Warm water with honey soothes sore throats

Lemon Tea

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

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 Tea

Ginger possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It can calm irritated throat and airways due to coughing.

Peppermint Tea

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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Chamomile Tea

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

Echinacea tea has anti-inflammatory properties which strengthen the immune system and shorten the duration of colds and flu.

Licorice Root Tea

Licorice root tea, from the Licorice plant root, combats colds and coughs with its antiviral and antibacterial properties, inhibiting harmful bacteria and viruses.

Elderberry Tea

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

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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