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Introduction
3. With changing weather, cold
and flu become quite
common. Children are
mostly affected with cold
and flu. However, anyone
who has been exposed to
cold weather for too long or
with a compromised immune
system will feel sick. Let’s
discover some ayurvedic
cold remedies that will help
eradicate the condition
quickly and effectively.
4. Cold and cough is called prastishyaya in
Ayurveda. It is classified into three types. The
Vata type cold affects your throat the most.
The throat will be sore and your voice will
become hoarse. Mucous discharge is less. Dry
cough is quite common. In the Kapha type
cold, there will be dullness in the head
accompanied by a severe persisting
headache. Mucous discharge is common.
Pitta type cold leads to itchy eyes and fever.
The nose can remain blocked and nasal
discharge will be common.
5. Common cold usually takes 3-7
days to subside. It can interfere
with your ability to work properly.
A few Ayurvedic cold remedies
may help in lessening the severity
of the symptoms.
6. Vomiting
the debris
out
As soon as you wake up, rinse your mouth and
gargle with saline water. After this, simply drink
about 1-2 liters of water. Don’t consume cold
water. The water should be lukewarm. Now
tickle your throat with the help of your finger
and vomit the water out. This helps in cleansing
your system and taking the debris out.
Remember, vomit all the water out unless your
mouth feels sour.
7. Eucalyptus
OilSteam
Steaming is a
good practice for
clearing nasal
congestions.
However, if you
add a few drops
of eucalyptus oil
to the boiling
water, it would
provider deeper
and more lasting
relief. This oil will
clear up even the
more severe of
the congestions
of the nose and
throat.
8. Rock Salt
Steam
If you are suffering from
Kapha type common cold
and your head feels
heavy, then rock salt
could be your ideal
remedy. Just add some
rock salt to boiling water
and inhale the steam. It
relieves the headache and
dull pain.
9. Ginger and honey
Vata type common cold leads to dry coughs which become very
severe at night time. To ease this symptom, you can try the
ginger and honey concoction remedy. Just add a little minced
ginger to a teaspoon of honey. Lightly and slowly chew on it for
lasting relief.
10. Apart from these Ayurvedic cold
remedies, you can also take ginger tea,
tulsi tea, and lemon water to help flush
out the toxins from the body quickly.
Water and Vitamin C are your perfect
shields of protection against cold.
Consuming amla directly or drinking
amla juice will help build immunity and
recover faster. Avoid dairy and heavy
processed foods till the symptoms
wear off.