Order up a curry cure for the common cold.

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It sounds like another home remedy, but a Madras curry really is a great way to tackle a sore throat, says research.
Marshmallow, liquorice root, and a hot blackcurrant drink served at 70C are also rivals to the most widely used  over-the-counter remedies.
The Common Cold Centre at the University of Cardiff tested therapies.

Curry cure: A hot spicy curry is the ultimate way to stave off the common cold

The centre’s head, Professor Ron Eccles, said: ‘I recommend a hot spicy curry – it ensures you salivate and reduces your coughing and sore throat symptoms.

 

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'Many spices have antiviral effects, which could also be beneficial, it’s also my personal favourite treatment for colds and flu.
'We have also found that a hot fruit cordial drink had immediate effects on sore throats and other symptoms of colds and flu.'

Mellow mallow: A hot drink including marshmallows also help stave off the sore throat

‘The big advantage of this kind of treatment is that it is cheap as well as being safe and effective,' he added.
Almost every GP sees 120 patients a year with an acute throat infection. 
But for each person seen, another  18 do not seek help from a medic.

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