Another tried and tested herbal remedy for common cold and cough is boil some water add some tulsi leaves , a bit of ginger and reduce this boiling water to half.Now have this warm water concentrate with a tsp of honey and a pich of turmeric added to it. Keep sipping this at regular intervals throughout the dayand you will get immediate relief.

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