Monsoon is here and with it, a handful of health issues are common in this season. Cough, cold and throat issues spread like wildfire in humid conditions, and considering the risk of contracting viral, bacterial, or fungal infections is high in the rainy season, it is important to take adequate prevention measures.
There are several ways to increase your immunity - remedies that are easily found in your kitchen. Ayurveda expert Dr. Dixa Bhavsar suggests useful Ayurvedic remedies to keep monsoon illnesses at bay. In a new Instagram post, she gives us the easiest tricks for a smooth monsoon.
Ginger and honey - Take 1 tsp shonth (dry ginger powder) with a tsp of honey thrice a day half hour before meals.
Turmeric, pepper and honey - Take 1 tsp turmeric with a pinch of black pepper and honey twice a day half an hour post meals.
Drink different kinds of warming and throat soothing teas like tulsi tea, fenugreek tea, ginger- mint tea etc.
Gargle with turmeric-salt water 2-3 times a day.
Licorice/Yastimadhu and honey: Take 1 tsp of Yastimadhu (known as Mulethi in general language) and add a tsp of honey in it. Have it twice a day 40 mins post meals. Mulethi is not recommended for people with hypertension.
Steam Inhalation with water boiled with mint, ajwain, methi and haldi.
Drink warm water throughout the day.
Dr. Bhavsar also shared Ayurvedic Formulations that work effectively for colds and coughs:
Sitopladi Churna with honey
Trikatu churna with honey
Talisadi churna with honey
Laxmivilas Ras with warm water
Tribhuvankirti Ras with warm water
Lavangadi Vati with warm water
Khadiradi Vati with warm water
The Ayurveda expert, however, warns that these formulations should always be had after consulting an ayurvedic doctor.
