3 Effective Homemade Catarrh Remedies

Catarrh, as simple as it sounds can be a really disturbing health condition to deal with.

For instance, If you’ve ever had to deal with a really blocked nose as a result of catarrh, just like me or you’ve had to hold your handkerchief just a few centimetres away from your nose each time you want to laugh for fear of the unexpected (a sudden dropping/running nose), then you know just how embarrassing catarrh can be.

You know what? It’s worse when it comes with a sneeze or a cough. Gbam! the level of your public embarrassment just increased from 1.0 to 5.0. Those ones have no shame and can disturb you in the quietest environment you can think of (like in a boardroom or in church when everyone’s quiet).

Anyway, by simply following any of these homemade remedies, you will not only get rid of that catarrh in no time but also strengthen your immune system. That way, you aren’t susceptible to the flu any time soon.

1. Garlic

Garlic is a powerful antioxidant with the ability to fight against bacteria and virus and a well-known immune system strengthener.

You can prepare this homemade catarrh remedy by crushing about 3 slices of garlic, add into a cup of hot water, leave to cool and add some honey (optional) before drinking.

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2. Gargle with salt water to with catarrh

Some times, catarrh can be really annoying especially when it gets itself stuck in your throat and block your airways.

In such phlegm is especially concentrated in your throat, then gargling with salt and warm water can be helpful. This remedy creates a high-salt barrier which works to pull out fluids from the tissues in the throat area, helping to remove mucus, irritants and infections.

3. Honey and lime juice and warm water

The honey hot tea burns out congestion and sore throat at the nasal cavity, while the lime supplies you with vitamin c.

With these pretty easy homemade remedies, your catarrh days are surely over.