The German Center for Quality in Healthcare said that home remedies and alternative medicine prescriptions can alleviate the symptoms of colds, but warned of possible side effects, and advised patients to inquire about the potential risks and consult a family doctor.
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In the case of cough can be used thyme tea from the pharmacy, and can rely on juice on the expectorant on sputum and eat a spoonful of it throughout the day, but the German experts advised to prepare onion juice daily so as not to form bacteria and germs.
If colds are accompanied by fever, leg bandages can be used to cool the body.However, German experts explained that there are many symptoms associated with colds, which are not allowed to use leg bandages, such as trembling, urinary tract infection, cold hands and feet.
| Thyme tea can be used at the pharmacy when you have a cough (German) |
Despite the availability of many home remedies for other symptoms, ranging from anorexia to insomnia, the German Center for Quality in Healthcare said that these treatments and alternative medicine procedures do not replace the visit of a specialist.