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HOME REMEDIES FOR INFLUENZA OR FLU
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Influenza, which is most commonly known as flu or
grippe. It is an infectious disease that affects
mainly the upper respiratory tract, including
your throat, lungs, and nose. It is one of the
most common health problems, afflicting people
across the globe. Here are some of the symptoms
of influenza and there were a number of home
remedies of influenza to treat it naturally.
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SYMPTOMS OF INFLUENZA ARE

• A runny nose
• Repetitive sneezing
• Sore throat
• Congestion in the nasal passages
• Body aches
• Headache
• High fever
• Dry cough
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite.

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1. Honey Honey is known to boost the immune
system and help reduce symptoms of the common
flu. It also has antibacterial and antimicrobial
properties that can speed up the healing process.
It is one of the best home remedies for
influenza. Direction for use Drink a glass of
water by adding a teaspoon of honey. You can also
drink warm water mixed with honey and lemon juice
to soothe the mucus glands. Drink this twice in a
day. Mix honey and onion juice in equal
quantities and drink this until the flu
subsides. Alternatively, mix honey and basil
leaves juice and drink it once in a
day. Note Honey should not be given to children
under age 1.
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2. Lemon Lemon has antibacterial, antiviral,
antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties that
work together to weaken the flu virus in the body
as well as its annoying symptoms. Direction for
use Have lemon juice for 3-4 times in a day
until the symptoms of influenza subside. You can
also add honey to a glass of warm water
containing lemon juice and drink it several times
in a day. Put some lemon pieces in a bowl of
water and steep it for some time. Inhale the
steam from the solution several times in a day.
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3. Mustard The healing properties of mustard can
help treat flu symptoms to a great extent. It is
loaded with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory
properties that help with a quick
recovery. Direction for use Make a thick paste
of mustard, flour, one egg white by adding some
warm water. Take the paste into a muslin cloth
and place it over. Apply some olive oil on the
chest region and keep this muslin cloth over it.
Remove it after some time and wash your chest
well. repeat this few times in a day. In a big
bucket, add mustard powder to a gallon of warm
water. Soak your feet for some time. This
improves blood circulation and prevents
congestion. Repeat this 2 times in a day.
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4. Ginger Ginger has long been a popular natural
remedy for many health problems, including
influenza. The powerful antibacterial and
antiviral properties of ginger could help in
soothing the symptoms of influenza. Plus, it
helps strengthen the immune system to fight off
viruses that cause influenza. Direction for
use Make a ginger herbal tea by adding few
slices of ginger to a glass of water and steep it
for 5 minutes. Add some honey and drink it
several times in a day. Alternatively, mix grated
ginger, bayberry bark, and powdered cayenne. Add
some of the powder to a glass of water. Let it
steep for half an hour. strain it. Drink this
several times a day. You can also eat raw ginger
to cure symptoms of influenza.
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5. Garlic Garlic can work wonders as a remedy
for influenza due to its natural antiviral,
antifungal, antiseptic and antibacterial
properties. At the same time, It is full of
immune-boosting compounds like allicin which
helps in curing the symptoms of influenza.
Similarly, It is one of the best home remedies
for influenza. Direction for use Chop 2-3 garlic
cloves and add them in a glass of water and steep
it for 5 minutes. Strain it and add honey to it
and drink several times in a day. At the same
time, You can also chew raw garlic.
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6. Steam treatment for Influenza Steam is an
effective method for thinning mucus, making it
easier to flush out of your system. Direction for
use Turn on the hot water shower and have a nice
bath by inhaling the steam of hot water. Pour
boiled water into a large bowl. Similarly, You
can add a few drops of thyme oil or eucalyptus
oil to the water to boost the healing effects.
Have a towel upon and inhale the steam. Do this
as needed to relieve congestion.
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7. Fenugreek Fenugreek is used as a natural home
remedy for influenza because it has strong
antiviral and various other medicinal
properties. Direction for use Add fenugreek
seeds in a glass of water and boil it for some
time. Steep it for 5 minutes and then strain it.
Add few drops of ginger juice and honey to the
solution and drink it 4 times in a day. Soak
fenugreek seeds overnight in a glass of water and
boil it in the morning. Gargle using this water
to soothe your throat. Similarly, It is one of
the best home remedies for influenza it can
soothe the symptoms of influenza.
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8. Peppermint Peppermint is another herb widely
used to fight flu symptoms. Meanwhile, It is
loaded with nutrients that help the body fight
off infection. Direction for use Chop some
peppermint leaves and boil them by adding a glass
of water. Steep it for 10 minutes. Strain the
herbal tea and add honey to it and drink. Have
3-4 cups of peppermint tea in a day. Similarly,
You can also increase the intake of peppermint
leaves by adding them to salads.
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