6: General Tips for When You Feel a Cold Coming On
Dr. Eva-Maria Wagner—Herbalist and Aromatherapy Consultant
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Home Remedies for a Cold: Tea, Onion Syrup, and Rest
Do you feel a cold coming on and want to do something good for yourself? In this video from the series “Staying Strong During Cold Season,” I’ll share home remedies for colds and my personal experiences. The focus is on cold teas, homemade onion syrup, and taking time to rest and recover.
Discover Traditional Home Remedies for Colds
Many people associate cold season with a cup of tea, a warm blanket, and familiar home remedies. In the video, I share the remedies I personally use. These include oil pulling and a warm liver compress with yarrow.
The experiences shared here are not proof of effectiveness. Furthermore, traditional remedies may not be equally suitable for everyone.
Cold tea and soothing rest
In the video, I talk about herbal teas made with elderflower and linden blossoms. A cup of tea can also be a lovely opportunity to take a break and find some peace.
For me, sleep, retreat, and spending quality time together are also part of cold season. Especially with children, this can mean sitting together on the sofa, reading aloud, and taking time for one another.
Making Your Own Onion Syrup with Honey
Another topic is my homemade onion syrup. In the video, I show how I chop onions, put them in a jar with honey, and let the mixture steep.
This recipe is based on my personal experience with home remedies for colds. Honey is not suitable for children under one year of age.
Nutrition and Supplements During Cold Season
The video also covers nutrition, vitamin C, zinc, and herbal supplements. Whether a specific supplement is appropriate and suitable should be determined on an individual basis by a doctor or at a pharmacy. This is especially important for children and when taking other medications at the same time.
Video: Staying Strong During Cold Season
Watch the video and learn more about my personal experiences with cold teas, onion syrup, compresses, and rest.
What home remedies for colds do you rely on? Feel free to leave a comment.
All the best and God’s rich blessings!
⚠️ Note: I am not a doctor or naturopath. The content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for a visit to the doctor.
Recipes for Sweating Teas
Sweat-Inducing Tea (also for children)
Ursel Bühring
Ingredients
- 50 g linden blossoms
- 20 g elderflower blossoms
- 10 g meadowsweet blossoms
- 15 g bitter orange peel
- 5 g orange blossoms
Preparation
Pour hot water over 1 teaspoon per cup, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes; drink all at once while still warm, if possible.
Sweat Tea (Adults)
Ursel Bühring
Ingredients
- Elderflowers
- Linden blossoms
- Chamomile flowers
aa ad 100 g
Preparation
Pour hot water over 1 tsp per cup, cover and let steep for 10 minutes, then drink as hot as possible in one go.
Recipes to Boost the Immune System
Immune-Boosting Tea
Ursel Bühring
Ingredients
- Thyme (flowers and leaves)
Preparation
Pour hot water over 1 tsp/150 ml, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. Drink 3–4 times a day between meals.
Children
- 1 year and older: 3 x 75 ml
- Ages 4 and up: 3 x 100 ml
- 10 years and older: 3 x 150 ml
Recipes for Cold Teas
Children’s Cold Tea
Ursel Bühring
Ingredients
- 20 g anise seeds
- 20 g rose hips
- 30 g linden blossoms
- 30 g meadowsweet blossoms
Preparation
Pour 1 tbsp/150 ml of hot water over the mixture, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. Drink 3–4 times a day.
Cold Tea (Adults)
by Ursel Bühring
Ingredients
- 30 g elderflower blossoms
- 20 g linden blossoms
- 20 g hawthorn leaves and flowers
- 15 g lemon balm flowers
- 5 g licorice root
Preparation
Pour hot water over 2–3 teaspoons per cup, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes; drink as hot as possible in one go.
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