By a staff reporter: Ginger and garlic help combat chills and fever, eliminate congestion, and have anti-viral properties. They have anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and antioxidant effects, too. Ginger tea can help ease throat pain. Crushed ginger or its extract can be added to honey for children above the age of 1 year. It can be added to soups or in teas for the elderly. Garlic also has antimicrobial/antifungal properties; it is an effective immune stimulant. It can be added to gravies, chutneys, soups, tea, etc.