Ayurvedic remedy to treat cold and flu - Here is an easy Kadha recipe you can try

28-11-2020

Winters bring with it changes in weather conditions. With this global pandemic still on the run, we cannot afford to fall sick and lose out immunity. Ayurveda has some incredible remedies in store for us. One of them is kadha (also known as karha). It is a drink prepared after the decoction of various herbs and spices. It is an easy-to-make recipe and is also inexpensive as most of its ingredients are can be found very easily in an Indian household.

This kadha has the ability to help the body get rid of cold and flu, as well as boost immunity. Tulsi has anti-bacterial properties and helps against harmful bacteria. Issues like cough and cols, congestion and sore throat can be helped with ginger. Warm water can help in soothing the throat. Black pepper and clove can help clear throat and loosen mucus by acting as an expectorant. Last but not the least, honey can add flavours and be useful because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

INGEDIENTS
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1 laung aka clove
Cinnamon (1/2 tsp)
Crushed kalimirch aka black pepper (1 tsp)
Finely chopped adrak aka ginger (1 tsp)
Honey (1 tsp)
5 tulsi leaves aka Indian basil
Giloy guduchi aka Indian tinospora (1/2 tsp)

METHOD
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Dry roast the tulsi leaves, black pepper. clove and ginger on low flame for at least 30 seconds.
Pour two cups of water in a pan and put in the dry roasted ingredients in it. Keep on high flame.
Add honey and cinnamon to it.
Grind the giloy and add to the boiling ingredients.
Let it boil for a few minutes and then strain the mixture in a bowl.
Pour the kadha in two glasses and serve.