* medicinal mushrooms, such as the [[Shiitake]] and the [[Reishi]] mushrooms can help in boosting the immune system, thereby preventing the development of colds or flu.
*[[Black pepper]] combined with tamarind, boil them with water and butter and ingesting the concoction to help relieve the symptoms of colds and flu. Another way is by mixing lemon juice, honey and black pepper and taking the mixture three times a day for one day to help starve cold.
* [[PelargoniumUmckaloabo]] is the Zulu name for the native geranium root used by tribal healers for hundreds of years to remedy colds and respiratory infections. It may help relieve the common cold, suggests a 2007 study published in Explore. For a period of up to 10 days, 103 adults experiencing cold symptoms received either a liquid preparation of the pelargonium or a placebo treatment. Results revealed that pelargonium Umckaloabo helped reduce the severity of cold symptoms, as well as shorten the duration of sickness. Pelargonium Umckaloabo is now widely used as an ingredient in cough and cold syrups.* [[Umckaloabo]] is the Zulu name for the native geranium root used by tribal healers for hundreds of years to remedy colds and respiratory infections
* Avoid certain ‘mucus-forming foods’ such as milk and cheese at night. They increase Kapha, which is associated with ‘congestive’ disorders.
* [[Yogurt]] : Lactobacillus casei, actually give several health benefits to an individual. One of which is protection from viruses that causes colds and flu.