The best thing is rest,
sleep, and plenty of liquids - there aren't really any instant cures for the cold. But! If you're in the mood for some
placebo magic, here are some folk favourites:
-
Incredibly Disgusting Cough Remedy (anecdotal evidence only)-
Vitamin C (minor, minor correlation shown, and only with extremely large doses, which in turn can put your kidneys at risk)-
Echinacea (anecdotal evidence only)-
Nasal Decongestants
(effective in short term, but actually aggravate and cause symptoms with medium to long term use)-Buckley's
(effective symptom relief, but BLLEHAHHHH)