What French grandmothers reached for when a cold, a cough or a fever went through the house: hot infusions, honey, elderflower, steam and rest.
Colds & Flu A salt water nasal rinse, thyme steam, humid air and a ginger honey tea: the four things French grandmothers did for a cold, with the safety rules that matter.
Colds & Flu Honey, thyme, an onion syrup and five more home remedies French grandmothers used for a cough, sorted by dry or chesty, with the ages they suit.
Colds & Flu What French grandmothers did for a fever, what they got wrong about blankets, and the age thresholds that decide when a fever means calling the doctor.
Colds & Flu Garlic potion, elderflower tea, leek and black radish syrups: seven French grandmother remedies for the flu, and who should call a doctor on day one instead.
Colds & Flu Warm compresses, a salt water nasal rinse, thyme and a green clay poultice: French grandmother remedies for blocked, aching sinuses, with the safety rules.
Colds & Flu Gargles, infusions and a ginger-lemon honey tea French grandmothers relied on for a sore throat, with the ages they suit and the signs that mean strep.