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The home treatment for flu consists of taking fruit juices rich in vitamin C and teas with anti-inflammatory properties that help fight flu symptoms, including sore throat, cough and runny nose, for example. In addition, it is important to drink plenty of water to fluidize secretions and eat soft foods so as not to irritate the throat when swallowing.
It is also important to avoid drafts, not to be barefoot, to dress appropriately for the season and to drink plenty of water, juice or tea to fluidize secretions, facilitating their elimination. In addition, food is also very important to recover faster. Check out more tips to decrease flu symptoms.
Home remedies for flu
Home remedies for flu do not replace the treatment recommended by the doctor, they only help to improve immunity and complement the indicated treatment, promoting faster recovery. It is recommended that flu teas and juices be taken right after their preparation so that they do not lose nutrients.
Some options for home remedies for flu are:
1. Orange juice with lemon and propolis
This juice is rich in vitamin C, helping to boost immunity. To make the juice, just squeeze 2 oranges + 1 lemon and sweeten with honey, finally add 2 drops of propolis extract.
2. Ginger tea with lemon
This tea, besides being rich in vitamin C, is anti-inflammatory and, to make it, just put 1 cm of ginger in 1 glass of water and boil. Add lemon drops next.
3. Acerola juice
Like orange and lemon, acerola is rich in vitamin C, which stimulates the proper functioning of the body's defense cells. To make acerola juice you need to put in a blender 1 glass of acerolas with water and beat well. Then strain, sweeten with honey and drink soon after.
4. Apple juice with honey
This juice is a great expectorant, helping to eliminate the secretions that are common to be produced and accumulated during the flu. For this, it is necessary to put and mix in the blender 2 apples, 1 glass of water and 1/2 lemon. Then strain, sweeten with honey and drink.
5. Garlic syrup
Garlic has antimicrobial properties, in addition to helping to improve the immune system and fight the flu. To make tea, it is recommended to boil 150 ml of water and 200 g of sugar. Gradually add 80g of mashed garlic and boil for 10 minutes. Strain and take 2 spoons a day.
6. Pulmonary tea
Like apple juice with honey, pulmonary tea has expectorant properties, helping to release the secretion produced during flu and relieving symptoms. This tea can be prepared by placing 1 tablespoon of dried lung leaves in 1 cup of boiling water. Strain and take warm.
7. Cashew juice
Cashew is also a fruit rich in vitamin C, and is also considered a great option to fight the flu. To make the juice, just put 7 cashews in a blender with 2 glasses of water and sweeten with honey.
8. Hot flu drink
This homemade recipe should improve the feeling of discomfort related to flu-like conditions, but it does not replace medication, when advised by the doctor.
Ingredients
- 300 mL of milk;
- 4 thin slices of ginger root;
- 1 teaspoon of star anise;
- 1 cinnamon stick.
Preparation mode
Put all the ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil for a few minutes, after the milk starts to bubble, wait on the fire for another 2 minutes. Sweeten with honey and drink warm before bed.
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