Common Cold Treatments Found In Your Kitchen

Black Pepper

Black pepper contains an active ingredient known as capsaicin, which helps treat the common cold by thinning mucus and providing congestion relief in spades. Black pepper is needed for the absorption of turmeric, a potent anti-inflammatory spice, which can also be taken to help alleviate some symptoms of the common cold, though this is detailed later. Adding pepper to food is the best avenue for clearing congestion with pepper (do not try eating pepper by itself). Gargling with pepper water may also help. Some sources even claim smelling pepper throughout the day may even help clear congestion.

Continue reading to get the details on the next cold remedy you can find in your kitchen.