Different countries use unique folk methods that help combat colds and strengthen immunity — from pizza in Italy to ginger tea in India.
European Methods
- Italy: Viral diseases are treated with traditional pizza — cheese, eggs, tomatoes, and herbs boost the body's resistance.
- France: When having a cold, people drink large amounts of mineral water and hot water with lemon and sugar.
- Germany: They use a "cold diet" — heavy foods are excluded, and they switch to dairy products, fruits, and vegetables; onion syrup helps fight the virus.
- England and Greece: Dark beer with cloves, cinnamon, egg yolks, lemon zest, and sugar stimulates sweating and alleviates symptoms.
- Greece: "Hippocrates' drink" made from red wine with citrus, honey, cinnamon, and cloves is taken at night.
- Israel: Hot chicken broth and steam inhalations help relieve congestion.
- Finland: A sauna with diaphoretic tea made from berries and herbs stimulates recovery.
- Switzerland: Steam inhalations with chamomile help with runny nose and bronchitis.
- Denmark: They use rosehip puree — a rich source of vitamin C.
Eastern Traditions
- Japan: Up to 10 cups of hot green tea a day strengthen the immune system due to catechins.
- Tibet: Lamas prepare a garlic-alcohol tincture with milk once every five years.
- China: Cold treatment involves acupressure.
- India: Ginger tea with black pepper, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and honey stimulates immunity (not recommended for pregnant women).
- Korea: Chicken soup with zinc accelerates the destruction of microbes.
American Tips
- USA: Cocktails made from mint infusion, lemon juice, garlic, and honey; apple lemonade with vinegar and honey.
- Mexico: Red chili pepper reduces mucus production and expands the bronchi (be cautious with dosage).
- Brazil: Eucalyptus tea eases breathing and expels phlegm.
