How do I get rid of my cold/allergies with home remedies?

Question

My symptoms are runny nose, sneezing, and stuffiness.Or do I have allergies?Home remedies or organic remedies.

Answer 1

A cold can be dramatically reduced in symptoms and in duration with Zinc Gluconate.  Not supplements, but something like Cold-eeze (without Vitamin C).

If it's allergies, an infusion of stinging nettle tea.  Depending on where you live, you can get it from your yard.  Just be sure to harvest it properly or else.......... ouch.

How to harvest:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO73lvid_...

How to make nettle tea:  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsBsAkkyU...

Other herbs that may help:

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)

Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia/Echinacea pallida/Echinacea purpurea)

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis )

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)

The best thing to do is research each one then try them one at a time until you find the one that works best for you.  The stinging nettle is free, so I'd try that one first.

Answer 2

For stuffiness, put some Olbas Oil on a piece of tissue paper and sniff it to clear your nose. It sounds like a cold, but if you have had these symptoms for a while you could try contacting a homeopathist.

Answer 3

Nothing is going to cure your cold but time and rest. However, to make the symptoms more bareable try burning some lemon eucalyptus oil and make a hot drink : boil some water, add a slice of ginger, a pinch of tumeric powder, a teaspoon of honey, and a generous squeeze of lemon. This will help clear sinuses, reduce inflammation, help your sore throat and help build imunity. Also try and eat lots of onion and garlic as they contain heaps of phytochemicals which are great for immunity and restoring the body. Also, you can try echniacea tablets which are the common herb used for coughs and colds. However, it is really just designed to help build immunity.