A good home remedy for respiratory diseases, such as flu, colds and cough accompanied by snot, is thyme tea because it has expectorant properties that help eliminate snot, thus facilitating breathing.
Add the thyme to a cup of boiling water, cover and leave to cool for 5 minutes, strain, sweeten to taste and drink. You can drink this tea 3 to 4 times a day.
Besides drinking this tea, you can add thyme to soups, meats, rice, vegetables, and salads.
However, thyme tea is contraindicated during pregnancy and in cases of heart failure and enterocolite.
Good advice for fighting flu and colds is to wear seasonally appropriate clothing, not be barefoot, and avoid air currents.