Herbal and Home Remedies for curing Common Cold

Basil Leaves and Black Pepper - Boil 4-5 basil leaves, 4-5 cloves of black pepper in hot water and mix some sugar candy and lick the content. It may facilitate breathing, clear nose of mucus, relieve aches and pains and tone down fever.
Cardamon, Cinnamon and Black Pepper - You may take equal parts of cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper and seeds of Nigella sativa and sniff so as to relieve sneezing.
Inhale Stem - Even inhalation of plain steam may facilitate drainage from the nose and also provide relief in pain over forehead, temples and head.