Water is the best detoxifying agent for the body. Water based beverages are extremely rich in essential nutrients like electrolytes and salt. Drinking excess of water, during cold, aids in flushing the congestion out of your body. It particularly functions by loosening up the thin layer of mucus accumulated at the nasal cavities as well as throat. This mucus is solely responsible for the congestion during cold. Once the water enters the body system, it makes the mucus more tender which gets drained out of the body through bowel or urine.

Secondly, the detoxifying properties of water play an important role in relieving this condition. The essential salts of water attacks the viral infestations responsible for the progress of cold. All the dead bacteria and virus then get flushed out of the body through urine. Liquids like water, juice, lukewarm water mixed with lemon and honey are some of the best liquids that must be taken during cold. These liquids, when particularly taken at a warm temperature, soothe the inflammation level in your throat and nasal passages. They relieve the nasal membranes and tissues from inflammation and aid in reducing the congestion.  The recommended amount of liquid in take during cold is eight ounces in one day.