Docs, what's a good herbal remedy for a cold?

Cold Remedies: For sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). You can gargle w aloe vera juice a couple of times per day.* for congestion – saline nose drops or a neti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect ; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**for hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * add honey ; a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.