Does beetroot juice help with a cold and how to prepare natural drops for children and adults

Juice beets from the common cold was used by our ancestors back in the days when people turned to healers and herbalists for help in treating diseases. It would seem that the high level of development of medicine in modern society will leave this ancient knowledge unclaimed. However, in reality, everything is different.

The negative effect on the body of chemical drugs prompts the search for alternative methods treatment ailment. The remedies offered by traditional medicine are reliable and safe. They are recommended even for children, pregnant women and nursing mothers. In this article, we will look at ways to treat a cold with beetroot juice.

The effectiveness of beetroot juice for a cold

Are you concerned about itching in the nasopharynx and a feeling of congestion in the sinuses, snoring and puffing, turning into attacks of suffocation, disturbing sleep, and a debilitating runny nose and mucous discharge make it difficult to breathe?

All these are signs of a dysfunction of the respiratory system due to the development of a number of diseases:

• sinusitis;
• inflammation of the adenoids;
• viral infections;
• flu;
• angina;
• allergic rhinitis.

But don't rush to the pharmacy! Beetroot juice is a great alternative to artificial nasal drops.

Action on the nasal mucosa

With prolonged treatment of the common cold with drugs, the nasal mucosa becomes excessively dry, the walls of the blood vessels become thinner. There is a persistent violation of the protective respiratory functions, which is fraught with the danger of a new portion of pathogenic microbes entering the body.

Beet juice, due to the unique combination of vitamins and minerals in its composition, will eliminate the painful condition of the upper respiratory tract with a runny nose without negatively affecting the nasal mucosa.

Applying drops of beet juice will help:

• to clear the nasal passages of accumulated mucus by thinning it;
• facilitate breathing due to the vasoconstrictor effect and reduce mucosal edema;
• stop the spread of infection by suppressing the reproduction of pathogenic microflora;
• to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, restoring the natural protective mechanism of the respiratory process.

Medicinal use

The healing properties of beets make beetroot juice a versatile remedy for rhinitis.

During pregnancy and lactation

Pregnant women are attentive to their health and careful in the choice of drugs for treatment. Their main concern is not to harm the baby. Beetroot drops will not only cure the expectant mother's runny nose, but also help her body to resist the negative effects of free radicals on the cells of the placenta and embryo. Vitamins A, C, E, the mineral selenium, contained in beetroot juice, endow it with antioxidant properties.

During pregnancy and lactation, any medicinal products are taken with caution. Hence, special recommendations for pregnant and breastfeeding women:

1. It is imperative to dilute the beet juice with boiled water (1: 2) or unrefined vegetable oil (1: 1).
2. Adhere to the recommended dosage and duration of treatment:
   • in early pregnancy, 1 drop in each nasal passage up to 4 times a day;
   • in the last trimester and during lactation, 2-3 drops with the same frequency of instillation;
   • the duration of treatment is 6-7 days.

Compliance with the rules will avoid such unpleasant symptoms as itching and burning in the nose.

For the treatment of children

The use of beets in pediatric therapy has its own characteristics:

• refrain from mixing the juice with products that often provoke allergic reactions (honey and all its derivatives);
• exclude additives from garlic and onions due to their irritating effect on the nasal mucosa;
• the safest beet juice diluted with pure boiled water in a ratio of 1: 2;
• babies under three years old are shown an increase in the proportion of juice and water (1: 3);
• a mixture in equal proportions of beet and carrot juices with the addition of vegetable oil (preferably peach) has proven itself;
• a pronounced negative reaction of the body (severe burning sensation, shortness of breath) requires immediate discontinuation of treatment;
• the agent should be instilled 4 times a day for 5-6 days (1-2 drops in each nasal passage for babies under 6 years old and 3-4 drops for school-age children).

How to make beetroot nasal drops

Only the best vegetables are used to maximize the benefits. When looking for a suitable root vegetable, opt for dark red beets without light rings. It is used without heat treatment.

Juice is obtained in two ways: using a juicer and manually. The second method involves preliminary grinding of beets on a fine grater, followed by squeezing the beet mass through cheesecloth.

Stored in the refrigerator (no more than a day), the concentrate is used to prepare drops, diluting it with warm boiled water (for adults in a 1: 1 ratio).

Important! The juice should stand for 2-3 hours before use.

Folk recipes

To enhance the therapeutic effect, beet juice is mixed with beekeeping products, other vegetable juices and vegetable oils.

Means with honey

Honey is widely known for its anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, analgesic and absorbing properties. By mixing beetroot juice with honey heated to a liquid state (3: 1), you get a natural highly effective remedy for the common cold.

Important! The course of treatment includes no more than 10 procedures.

Beet-carrot medicine with honey

In terms of antibacterial activity, carrots are not inferior to onions and garlic, having a much more pleasant taste and smell. Unlike beetroot juice, carrot juice cannot be stored: it is prepared just before use.

A mixture of beetroot and carrot juices with the addition of honey (2: 2: 1) are high-quality nasal drops with a pronounced bactericidal and regenerating effect.

Beet and carrot mixture with oil and garlic juice

A preparation based on beet and carrot juices, supplemented with 1-2 drops of garlic juice, multiplies its antiseptic properties. However, the presence of garlic can irritate the nasal mucosa.

Vegetable oil added to the mixture in a ratio equal to the juices (1: 1: 1) neutralizes this side effect by moisturizing the mucous membranes of the nasal passages.

Rules and methods of application

Compliance with simple rules will make the use of beet juice for medicinal purposes effective and safe:

1. Freshly prepared juice can cause burns to the mucous membrane, therefore, before use, we defend it for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator.
2. To avoid allergic the reaction juice for instillation in the nose is diluted with water or vegetable oil.
3. We adhere to the indicated proportions when making complex mixtures.
4. We observe the recommended dosage and duration of the drug intake.

Adherents of traditional medicine use various options for treating the common cold with beet juice:

• in the form of nasal drops;
• placing gauze tampons soaked in medicinal mixtures in the nasal cavity;
• rinsing the nasal passages with an aqueous solution of beet juice.

Each of these methods is effective in itself, and in combination, it brings accelerated recovery.

Contraindications and adverse reactions

Treatment with beet juice has only one contraindication: individual intolerance. People prone to any allergic manifestations are shown caution with respect to the ingredients of mixtures prepared on the basis of juice (honey, garlic). Therefore, it is recommended to start the use of each new remedy with small doses, observing the state of the body.

Adverse reactions (itching, redness, burning) arise as a result of violations made during the preparation of mixtures. The use of freshly squeezed or undiluted juice, non-compliance with the proportions when mixing various components, contribute to the appearance of unpleasant symptoms.

Reviews

Irina, Naberezhnye Chelny: “The one-year-old child caught a cold. Against the background of general malaise, profuse mucous discharge from the nose appeared. The condition was aggravated by sleep disturbances, especially at night: the baby often woke up due to the inability to breathe through the nose. The pediatrician prescribed interferon and expensive drugs to wash the nasal passages. Experiencing financial difficulties, I decided to turn to traditional medicine. Found a recipe for making drops of beetroot juice. The condition improved on the fifth day. Two days later, not a trace remained of the cold. I'm glad I didn't have to expose the child to chemical drugs. "

Natalia, Grozny: “Mom has been suffering from chronic allergic rhinitis for many years. Due to constant nasal congestion, she used vasoconstrictor drugs for a long time. As a result, dryness and burning in the nose began to disturb. They started looking for an alternative to artificial drops. Kind people suggested to try beet juice with vegetable oil. It turned out that he also has a vasoconstrictor effect. In addition, the nasal mucosa was recovered, periodic bloody discharge due to damage to small vessels disappeared. "

Tatiana, Belgorod: “I caught a cold in the seventh month of pregnancy. She was on the verge of hysteria, as she was very afraid to harm the child with drugs. My grandmother saved her: she prepared a solution of beet juice with honey and said that this was a proven old-fashioned way. I buried it in my nose and put turundas soaked in the mixture. I felt relief on the second day. "

Conclusion

Modern pharmacology has an impressive list of nasal agents that effectively fight the common cold. However, all chemicals are addictive. People suffering from chronic rhinitis have to use them for many months in the hope of relieving their condition. As a result, the structure of the nasal mucous membranes is disrupted and nosebleeds may appear.

Folk remedies, safe and reliable, such as beet juice, will help to solve the problem. This healthy and accessible natural product is easy to prepare and effective for a cold.