I grew up in an Indian household where every small health problem was first dealt with home remedies that are inspired mostly by Ayurveda. Home remedies became a natural part of my lifestyle that at times I presumed everyone is doing the same. But when I came across few of my friends who were troubled with small (but annoying) health issues due to the change of season or stressful lifestyle and they didn’t know how to deal with it first hand, I understood that not everyone is aware of home based healthy and effective solutions. Catching is common and to my disbelief I understood that my close friends too didn’t know any home remedy for cold.
So, let me share with you one of the home remedies I swear by when I’m suffering with usual winter problems – cough, cold, dryness in hair and skin. It is the combination of Honey and Cinnamon that work wonders. I repeat it’s the best home remedy for cold and cough.
Benefits of Honey and Cinnamon
- Antioxidants – Honey and Cinnamon are both rich in antioxidants which help the body in fighting infections and flu. If you are not sure what Antioxidants are, then watch this short video to understand ‘What are antioxidants’.
- Balances Immune system – To come out of the effects of cold we need to increase our body’s immunity level. Combination of honey and cinnamon helps in developing good immune system with their anti inflammatory quality.
- Soothing the respiratory tract – Have you felt itchiness in your throat due to cough or cold? Then should you try the combination for the warmth of cinnamon and smoothness of honey brings a comforting feeling in the entire respiratory tract.
- Repairs hair and skin – It is very common to feel frizziness in hair and dryness in skin due to the lack of moisture in winter air. Honey has the property of preserving moisture and cinnamon is effective in curing the damaged cells with its anti inflammatory quality. Therefore, you should consume the combination of honey and cinnamon for repairing hair and skin in winters.
Its just not about the above benefits or home remedy for cold. Honey & cinnamon has more, check this article on ndtv.com listing more benefits.
How to use honey and cinnamon together?
- To 1 teaspoon of honey add a pinch of cinnamon powder.
- Lightly mix them together with your little finger OR place honey & cinnamon powder in a small bowl, then stir them together.
- Swallow the mix slowly down the deep end of your tongue.
- For best results, try to avoid drinking water immediately after taking honey and cinnamon as this will allow the mix to soothe your throat and relieve any throat irritations you may have due to cold.
When should you take honey and cinnamon mix?
Morning – Take it first thing in the morning.
Night – Let it be the last thing consumed before bedtime.
Let me know if this helped. Or you have a home remedy that’s been effective, share your suggestions and I’ll love to hear them.
Let me know if this helped. Or you have a home remedy that’s been effective, share your suggestions and I’ll love to hear them.