Remedios caseros para el resfriado con sabor a hogar

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That home tea

Lemon and honey tea

This is the most common cold remedy in Latino homes. Lemon gives you a dose of vitamin C, and honey helps soothe a sore throat and calm a cough.
How to use it: Squeeze half a lemon into a cup of hot water, add a spoonful of honey, stir, and drink while it’s warm.

Lemon and honey teaThis is the most common cold remedy in Latino homes. Lemon gives you a dose of vitamin C, and honey helps soothe a sore throat and calm a cough. How to use it: Squeeze half a lemon into a cup of hot water, add a spoonful of honey, stir, and drink while it’s warm.

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Time for some steam

Eucalyptus steam

Breathing in warm steam with eucalyptus can clear your nose and ease sinus pressure.
How to use it: Boil water with eucalyptus leaves or add a few drops of eucalyptus oil. Place your face over the steam (not too close!), cover your head with a towel, and breathe deeply for 5–10 minutes.

Eucalyptus steamBreathing in warm steam with eucalyptus can clear your nose and ease sinus pressure. How to use it: Boil water with eucalyptus leaves or add a few drops of eucalyptus oil. Place your face over the steam (not too close!), cover your head with a towel, and breathe deeply for 5–10 minutes.

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Grandma’s syrup

Onion, honey, and lemon syrup

This simple mix helps loosen mucus and calm the throat.

How to use it: Slice half an onion, mix with lemon juice and honey, and let it sit for a few hours. Take one teaspoon a few times a day. It’s great for dry or chesty coughs.

Onion, honey, and lemon syrupThis simple mix helps loosen mucus and calm the throat.  How to use it: Slice half an onion, mix with lemon juice and honey, and let it sit for a few hours. Take one teaspoon a few times a day. It’s great for dry or chesty coughs.

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Chest comfort tea

Thyme and oregano tea

These herbs are known to help with breathing and coughing.
How to use it: Boil water, add a teaspoon of thyme and oregano, let it steep for 5 minutes, strain, and drink it warm.

Thyme and oregano teaThese herbs are known to help with breathing and coughing. How to use it: Boil water, add a teaspoon of thyme and oregano, let it steep for 5 minutes, strain, and drink it warm.

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Do your gargles

Warm saltwater gargles

This old-school trick helps with sore throats and inflammation.
How to use it: Mix half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water. Gargle for 30 seconds and spit it out. Repeat 2–3 times a day.

Warm saltwater garglesThis old-school trick helps with sore throats and inflammation. How to use it: Mix half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water. Gargle for 30 seconds and spit it out. Repeat 2–3 times a day.

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Natural chest rub

Homemade chest rub with natural oils

Instead of the classic Vicks, you can make a natural chest rub using coconut oil or olive oil mixed with a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint essential oil. This is a gentler option, perfect for those who prefer natural remedies or have sensitive skin.
How to use it: Rub a small amount on the chest and the bottoms of the feet before bedtime. Bundle up and rest. The comforting scent helps ease nighttime coughs and open up your airways.

Homemade chest rub with natural oilsInstead of the classic Vicks, you can make a natural chest rub using coconut oil or olive oil mixed with a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint essential oil. This is a gentler option, perfect for those who prefer natural remedies or have sensitive skin. How to use it: Rub a small amount on the chest and the bottoms of the feet before bedtime. Bundle up and rest. The comforting scent helps ease nighttime coughs and open up your airways.

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Warm & soothing sip

Panela water with lemon

Popular in countries like Colombia, this warm drink comforts the body and soul.
How to use it: Dissolve a piece of panela (raw cane sugar) in hot water, add lemon juice, and drink it warm.

Panela water with lemonPopular in countries like Colombia, this warm drink comforts the body and soul. How to use it: Dissolve a piece of panela (raw cane sugar) in hot water, add lemon juice, and drink it warm.

Remedios caseros para el resfriado con sabor a hogar

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