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When you have a blocked nose, you feel the inability to smell anything around, which definitely makes you irritated. Also, there are times when your sense of taste also vanishes. Smell and taste are basically two senses that work in coordination. This is because your ability to taste gets influenced by your sense of smell. Moreover, our sense of smell helps us in alerting against fires, toxic chemicals, poisonous substances or harmful gasses.A person loses his sense of smell and taste owing to several factors; the most important one being ageing that basically causes degeneration of nerve cells. Other factors include excess smoking, radiation therapy, nutritional deficiencies, nervous system ailments, fever, blocked nasal passages, sinusitis, upper respiratory infections, and gum diseases.A person suffering from loss of smell and taste often faces problems like loss of appetite and poor nutrition. This is because eating food becomes almost like a mundane task. This further leads to depression and other health woes.Well, if you are suffering from a similar problem, we have a few remedies for you. These are not only safe and herbal but quite effective as well. Read on!

 

1. Castor Oil

Castor oil is a great remedy to heal the problem of loss of smell and taste. This oil possesses anti-microbial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help in clearing the nasal passage.Just heat some castor oil till it becomes lukewarm. Now put one drop of this warm castor oil in each nostril with the help of a dropper. Follow this remedy two times in a day before hitting the bed. Do It daily till your sense of smell and taste is revived.

2. Garlic

Garlic too is helpful in restoring the sense of smell and taste. This is because it ensures a clear nasal passage by opening up blocked nose and thus, improves the sense of smell.Just chop around three cloves of garlic. Now add them in a pot and pour a cup of water in it. Turn on the flame and let the solution simmer for 10 minutes.  Afterwards, strain and drink it while it is lukewarm. Do it at least three times in a day.

3. Ginger

Ginger is a superb remedy for curing several health woes, including the loss of smell and taste. It has a pungent flavor, which further helps enhance the sensory quality of food. Thus, it makes eating a pleasurable experience. Moreover, ginger activates the taste buds and further stimulates taste.All you need to do is chew a few raw slices of ginger at small intervals. Alternately, take half teaspoon of finely chopped ginger and mix it with a pinch of rock salt. Now consume this concoction at least half an hour before every meal. Drinking two cups of ginger tea can also stimulate your sense of smell and taste.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has a sour and acidic taste and therefore, stimulates the taste buds. It also kills the bacteria in the mouth that might be responsible for loss of sense of smell and taste. Further, it can help treat sinus infection as well.Take one tablespoon of raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar and mix it with one-fourth teaspoon of baking soda. Now add this concoction to half a glass of water. Savor it two times in a day.Alternately, mix two teaspoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of honey in a glass of water. Now drink it three times in a day.

5. Lemon

Lemon has a citrus smell and flavor, which helps in restoring the sense of smell and taste power. Also the presence of vitamin C boosts immunity against diseases and infections.Just mix juice of one lemon and a spoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and stir well. Drink it two times in a day for a few days or till your senses are restored