How to Use Turmeric for a Cold

Though there isn't a cure for the common cold, there are treatments for it. If you'd like to try a natural remedy to treat your cold symptoms, the spice turmeric combined with milk could bring some relief. Turmeric has antiseptic properties, and can act as a decongestant by increasing nasal discharge. This remedy is safe for both adults and children.

Things You'll Need

• Milk
• Ladle
• Fresh turmeric powder

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Instructions

• 1

  Heat a ladle over an open fire.

• 2

  Place 1/4 tsp. fresh turmeric powder into the hot ladle.

• 3

  Pour 15 ml of milk over your turmeric.

• 4

  Hold your ladle over a slowly burning fire until the milk starts burning.

• 5

  Hold your head at a comfortable distance above the ladle and inhale the smoke from the burning turmeric to relieve nasal congestion.

• 6

  Drink the turmeric and milk mixture to relieve an irritated throat.