Ayurveda, the ancient medical science that includes nature in its ways or methods of treatment to treat various ailments of the body. By nature, we mean the natural herbs, spices, and other natural products.

Known to have originated from the Vedas in India, today Ayurveda has found popularity in various parts of the world. It is widely practiced as an alternative medication technique, and millions of people rely on Ayurvedic treatment for cold and related issues.

Here we are with 5 Ayurvedic treatments that can be carried out at home for the treatment of cold and cough this winter!

Tulsi……..

Tulsi or Basil plant, which is mainly worshiped in Hindu Religion. Well, its leaves are highly useful in eliminating dry cough, making it one of the best treatments of cough in Ayurveda.

Because of the numerous benefits it offers, Tulsi is known in Ayurveda as the ‘Mother Medicine of Nature’. Consumption of Tulsi leaves boosts the production of antibodies in the body, thereby helping it fight infections.

Tulsi leaves are safe to consume and can be used in the following ways:

• By chewing 5-6 leaves in the morning (After washing the leaves thoroughly)
• As tulsi tea
• By adding tulsi leaves to a kadha

Ginger……..

Ginger, an ingredient in our kitchen that adds taste to a number of dishes. Well, at the same time it is a well-known Ayurvedic treatment for cough and cold.

It can be consumed in fresh form or as dry ginger powder. When taken along with honey, it helps in treating cold and cough fast.

Ginger honey tablets or toffees are also available in the market that help soothe an infected throat. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that help in the cure of sore throat.

Ginger can be consumed in multiple ways, such as:

• As ginger tea – Ginger tea is among the fast Ayurvedic remedies for cold. To make it, add slices of ginger and tea to boiling water. Strain and pour it into a cup. Top it with honey and consume.
• Ginger and honey – Add grated ginger to a tablespoon of honey and swallow. Add black pepper for additional effect.

Honey……..

Honey makes for an excellent medicine for the treatment of cough in Ayurveda. Honey has antimicrobial properties, which helps in getting rid of cough or phlegm.

Honey greatly helps loosen mucus and provides relief from chest congestion. This is one reason why it is present in many non-alcohol-based cough syrups.

Some ways to consume honey are:

• As it is – You can take a spoonful of honey twice a day to ease your cough.
• By mixing it with ginger juice
• By adding it to tea or kadha

Giloy……..

Giloy has gained a lot of popularity in India in recent times as an Ayurvedic treatment for cold. It especially became a household name after the spread of the COVID-19 virus in India.

Giloy is a plant with heart-shaped leaves that is also known as Guduchi or Amrita. It helps in the treatment of cold caused due to pollutants or allergens and helps manage tonsillitis. Moreover, its anti-inflammatory property helps boost immunity.

Giloy can be consumed in the following ways:

• As a juice – You can buy readymade Giloy juice from the market or extract it at home and add it to water
• As tablets – Giloy tablets are easily available in medical shops
• By adding in a kadha

Mulethi……..

Mulethi or licorice is a bitter tasting herb that has seen old-age application in cold allergy treatment in Ayurveda. It has anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties that help in thinning the mucus inside the airways. This helps in finding relief from cough and congestion.

You can have Mulethi in the following ways:

●    By adding Mulethi powder to warm water

●    By gargling with Mulethi extract

●    By adding it to tea or kadha

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