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As we approach the winter season, the likelihood of getting sick is going to increase. Seasonal temperature changes increase the vulnerability of our bodies to contract colds or even fevers. Even though mild cold or fever is not deadly, it does restrict our capability to perform regular tasks. Along with cold and fever, other problems like bad throat or cough also come along at times. This is why it is very important to cure your cold as soon as possible. Instead of buying medicines from doctors or chemists, there are so many homemade Ayurvedic remedies you can do at home that will help you manage the symptoms and prevent it from getting worse.
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* Tulsi Kadha
Tulsi is known as the Queen of Herbs and has a lot of benefits as per Ayurveda. Consuming Tulsi regularly helps improve our immunity and also accelerates the development of antibodies that can help fight alien elements in the body. To make this Tulsi Kadha all you have to do is take 5 to 6 Tulsi leaves along with 1 teaspoon of chopped ginger. Now boil these two in a pot with some water. After boiling the mixture, add a pinch of black salt and squeeze half a lemon in it. Strain this mixture and then drink it. This Kadha will help you get rid of your cough and cold faster
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* Giloy Juice
Giloy is also known as Amrita in India. It is another famous herb that is used in the treatment of colds and coughs. It can also be very beneficial in treating allergies related to the smoke, smog or pollen grains that are very common during winter. This is another herb that increases the immunity of a person and also has anti-inflammatory properties. It also reduces sore throats and can stop frequent coughing very easily. The leaves of Giloy have the shape of a heart. To make this juice you have to mix giloy leaves, amla and some tulsi in a blender. Add some water to give it a juice-like consistency. The right way to consume it is to take two spoons of this juice along with a glass of warm water every day on an empty stomach.
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* Honey Ginger Juice
Honey is a very popular ingredient that is famous for its antibacterial qualities. It can help in reducing your cold and completely solve the problem of thick mucus cough. Also, if you're feeling heavy congestion in your chest, then drinking honey, and ginger juice can be beneficial for your health. You will feel instant improvement if you drink this juice regularly for 3 to 4 days. To drink this juice, take 1 teaspoon of honey and add some black pepper along with 1 teaspoon of ginger juice. Make sure that you consume one spoon of this Juice early in the morning and another spoon right before you sleep. It also helps your body in fighting against any bacterial diseases.
* Tulsi Tea
Tulsi Tea is also a great option for people who like to drink something warm and want to cure their cold. To make this tea all you have to do is take one and a half cups of water and add fresh Tulsi leaves to it. Now boil it for 10 minutes on medium heat. You can also add some honey if you want some sweetness in your tea. Use a strainer to take the tea out of your pan. Now add some fresh lemon juice to the top of your tea. Warm liquids are proven to help with colds and coughs. As you already know, Tulsi not only improves your immunity but helps in eradicating any problem related to cough and cold from your body. This is a very refreshing tea, and it will instantly calm your mind.
* Laung Kadha
This is a very strong Kadha that uses a handful of ingredients and can instantly cure your fever and cold. To make this Kara, all you have to do is heat a saucepan and add some laung (clove), black pepper, Tulsi leaves and ginger. Dry roast all these ingredients on a slow flame for 30 seconds to 1 minute. After one minute you will begin to smell the mixed fragrance of all these ingredients. Now add 2 cups of water to the mixture and cook it on a medium flame for at least 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir all the ingredients occasionally to make sure that they are evenly distributed in the water. Strain the mixture using a strainer and add honey to the mixture. You can drink this Kadha immediately. After drinking it for a couple of days, you will see a significant improvement in your health.
These are some top Ayurvedic Kadha recipes that you can try at home. Most of these recipes require you to use basic ingredients already available at home. Not only will they cure your present ailments but they also give you future immunity for any other disease.
