 Ayurveda TitbitsAuthor: Meenakshi Gupta B.A.M.S. & MD(Ayur) Common cold is the most common dosha disorder affecting human beings. Everyone has suffered from common cold at some point or other in their life .All the three doshas are responsible for the occurrence of common cold. Vata dosha common colds have dry coughs, little mucus discharge, hoarse voice, headache and a runny nose. People with pitta dosha who have common colds will have fever, sore throat, yellowish nasal discharge and continuous blockage of the nose. People with kapha dosha who have common colds will have cold thick mucus Herbs in the Treatment of Common Colds 1. Bishop's Weed (Ajwain ) has the power to open up clogged nasal passages. Its roasted seeds are tied in a cloth and inhaled directly to clear congestions. It is very effective in treating nasal blockages in children. 2. Cinnamon boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper and honey. This reduces the sore throat problems and also prevents the cold from becoming chronic, or developing into something serious like pneumonia or influenza.Also if taken with spoon of honey it will cure sinus problem . 3. Cumin seeds are antiseptic. So they have beneficial effects if the cold is accompanied with fever. It is also helpful in treating the throat irritations. 4. Ginger extract taken several times a day is an excellent remedy for treating coughs that accompany common colds. Ginger tea is also very effective in treating colds. Take equal part of honey & Ginger juice an excellent remedy for cold , cough & sore throat . 5. Holy Basil Chewing a few leaves of tulsi (holy basil) will remedy sore throat 6.Onion has the power to liquefy the phlegm. This makes the sticky mucus runny and it is discharged out of the nose. 7.Practising breathing exercises like pranayama will make our respiratory system strong and prevent us from getting any respiratory illness. 8.Neti is great in sinus infection . About the Author Meenakshi has studied Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery degree from India and stood first in the university. She went on to complete her 3 years Masters degree (MD Ayurveda) from a world known National Institute of Ayurveda in Jaipur, India. She is available for consultation at Pranaa Ayurveda Spa & Yoga . PITTA SOOTHING TEA Bring to boil 4 cups of water. Remove from heat and add 2 Tbsps dried alfalfa leaves 3 Tsps dried comfrey root 1 Tbsp spearmint 1 Tbsp red clover 1/8 tsp fennel seeds 1 Tbsp dried hibiscs flowers 1 Tbsp rose petals.Cover for 10 mins. Strain and sqeeze tea well. Food hot or cold. Sweeten with little maple syrup. Plain chamomile or mint make good simple teas for calming Pitta. Courtesy - Ayurvedic cooking for all by Amadea Morningstar ARCHIVES SPRING TIME RECIPES COMMON HERBS TO HELP WITH STOMACH DISORDERS Get your body ready for Fall Protect your body in Summer/ Benefits of Amla Benefits of Sesame Oil & Recipe to make Kichadi HELP YOUR BACK PAIN – AYURVEDA WAY WHY DETOX THIS SPRING? The goodness of Ghee (clarified butter) |
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