- The best remedy to cure influenza would be to have plenty of fluids. Do not let the body get dehydrated as liquids thin all the nasal secretion.
- Dip a cloth with cold water and apply it on the forehead. This would be effective in curing influenza.
- In a cup of boiling water add, 1 tsp bayberry bark, 1 tsp grated ginger root and ½ tsp cayenne powder. Allow it to sit for about 20 minutes before drinking. This is an effective way to cure influenza.
- Increase in the consumption of foods rich in vitamin C. this is because it gives a boost to the immune system and increases the white blood cells.
- Include garlic in the diet. Eat raw garlic empty stomach in the morning.
- A simple way to get relieved from flu would be to have bath in tub to lukewarm water.
- Ginger tea is helpful in curing flu. Prepare a tea by adding 2-3 slices of ginger.
- Alternatively, instead of ginger, garlic can also be used. Make tea using 2-3 cloves of garlic.
- Combine ½ tsp of powdered long pepper, two teaspoons of honey and ½ tsp of ginger juice. Have this combination three times a day.
- In a cup of warm milk, add a tsp of turmeric. Intake such milk, thrice a day. Not only would it prevent complications arising from influenza, it would also activate the liver.
- Mix equal amounts of onion juice and honey. Consume 3 to 4 tsp of this mixture everyday.
- Prepare fenugreek decoction by boiling one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in ½ liter of water, till it is reduced to 1/3rd. In a cup of this fenugreek decoction, add a tsp of fresh ginger juice and honey to flavor. Intake this mixture.
- Intake grapefruit juice as it helps in treating influenza.
- In ½ liter of water, add one gram of holy basil leaves along with some ginger. Boil this decoction until only ½ the mixture is left. Have this decoction as tea.
- Warm some water and mix a few drops of lemon and some honey. This is a good mixture to loosen phlegm.
- For the non-vegetarians, consume chicken soup as it is useful in treating influenza.
