Having a common cold or the flu is one of the most uncomfortable experiences in the world.

It is usually accompanied by body pains, chills, fever and a blocked nose and you end up feeling really sick and stuffy.

Over the years, there are many natural remedies that can remedy the feeling of the common cold or the flu.

Here are five natural remedies to fight it:

1. Ginger root

Ginger helps to fights infections

Although some people can chew ginger raw, for the rest of us who are lily-livered we can boil the ginger root in hot water.

Ginger will soothe cough, sore throat, and nausea that can accompany the common cold.

2. Honey

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Honey has antibacterial and antimicrobial ingredients that ease cough and sore throat. Mixing honey, lemon, and tea can ease the symptoms of a cold.

3. Chicken pepper soup

Chicken pepper soup is perfect when you have the flu [Pexels]

Chicken pepper soup garnished with assorted vegetables can be one of the best ways to recover quickly from the common cold.

With your nose clogging and your appetite dwindling, a hot pepper soup can release your nose and cause the movement of neutrophils which protects your body from infections and heals you.

4. Garlic

Garlic also has antimicrobial qualities that help your body fight the infections causing the common cold and flu. Drink garlic tea or add it to your diet.

5. Saltwater gargle

Add ½ teaspoon of saltwater to warm water to relieve a sore or scratchy throat.