KILL THE CHILL
Herbs and infusions to
keep running nose and cough at bay
Winters are great to
enjoy food and build immunity. However, for some people it means suffering from
cold, cough and respiratory diseases. And if one constantly has a running nose,
sinus or sore throat, it can adversely affect both mental and physical health.
To prevent these, have a
balanced diet, exercise regularly and keep the initial symptoms of cough and
cold under check using some natural remedies. Here are some beneficial herbs
for winters...
Ginger: It warms the body
and reduces kapha — and vata. Ginger supports healthy circulation and prevents
frequent cold and cough. It facilitates the release of expectoration too.
Dosage: Add 1 tsp of
crushed ginger in 1 cup hot water. Take 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner.
Pippali powder: Pippali
(Piper longum )isa — common table spice like black pepper. It boosts metabolism,
burns toxins, and helps maintain a healthy digestive environment. It is the best
tonic for lungs and supports clear and comfortable breathing.
Dosage: Mix ½ tsp of
pippali powder with 1 tsp of honey or warm water.
Turmeric powder: This boosts
immunity, reduces — kapha and is excellent for fighting cold and cough. Dosage:
Consume ¼ to ½ tsp turmeric powder with warm water twice a day.
Tulsi: It removes kapha
from the lungs and upper — respiratory tract and provides clear comfortable breathing.
Tulsi boosts the immune system and helps maintain a normal body temperature.
Dosage: To make a tulsi
decoction of 100-150ml, boil 10 to 12 tulsi leaves in a glass of water and
reduce it to half. Add ginger and honey. Have it twice a day.
Amalaki: Amalaki (Emblica
officinalis) is a potent — rejuvenator that nourishes the tissues and removes toxins. It
has an antibacterial and astringent property, which helps increase immunity and
protects the body from various infections.
Shikha Sharma
HTBR 16DEC18
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