What can I drink for a virus?

Table of Contents:

1. What can I drink for a virus?
2. What people eat when they are sick?
3. What herbal drink is good for flu?
4. Does honey help with the flu?
5. How can I get over the flu faster?
6. What tea is good for clearing mucus?

What can I drink for a virus?

What to drink when you have cold or flu

• Juice;
• Ginger ale;
• Herbal tea;
• Honey and lemon tea – mix lemon and honey with a cup of hot water;
• Broth;
• Ginger tea.

What people eat when they are sick?

The 15 Best Foods to Eat When You're Sick

1. Chicken Soup. Chicken soup has been recommended as a remedy for the common cold for hundreds of years — and for good reason ( 1 ). ...
2. Broths. Similar to chicken soup, broths are excellent sources of hydration while you're sick. ...
3. Garlic. ...
4. Coconut Water. ...
5. Hot Tea. ...
6. Honey. ...
7. Ginger. ...
8. Spicy Foods.

What herbal drink is good for flu?

In that case, these are the teas you should drink while you're sick with a cold or the flu:

• Peppermint. Beyond the distinct taste from peppermint tea, you'll also ingest menthol in the leaves which help if you have a cough. ...
• Chamomile. ...
• Echinacea. ...
• Ginger. ...
• Elderberry. ...
• Green. ...
• Hibiscus. ...
• Nettle.

Does honey help with the flu?

Research suggests that honey is an effective cough suppressant, too. In one study, researchers found that giving children 10 grams of honey at bedtime reduced the severity of their cough symptoms. The children reportedly slept more soundly, which also helps reduce cold symptoms.

How can I get over the flu faster?

Give these a try today.

1. Stay home and get plenty of rest. Mind your flu manners. ...
2. Drink plenty of fluids. Make sure you get more liquids. ...
3. Treat aches and fever. Got fever? ...
4. Take care of your cough. Over-the-counter treatments can calm your hack. ...
5. Sit in a steamy bathroom. ...
6. Run the humidifier. ...
7. Try a lozenge. ...
8. Get salty.

What tea is good for clearing mucus?

Based on scientific evidence, the following seven teas may be especially helpful for easing your cough and the symptoms that go along with it.

• Honey tea. ...
• Licorice root tea. ...
• Ginger tea. ...
• Marshmallow root tea. ...
• Green tea. ...
• Thyme tea. ...
• Peppermint tea.