If you are suffering from cold and cough due to the changing weather, then instead of taking medicines, take the help of this homemade remedy of grandmother. It works like a panacea for cold and cough.

The cold is slowly going away and summer is knocking. But, the temperature is still low in the morning and evening and in such a changing weather, cold and cough bother the most. Whenever the weather changes, be it winter, summer or monsoon, such infections often surround us. People who have weak immunity get such problems quickly. Children and the elderly are also at a higher risk of seasonal diseases. In such a situation, a course of anti-biotics and other medicines does work, but it is not right to take medicine for every small thing, when the solution to these problems is hidden in our kitchen itself. Here we are telling you about such a Desi remedy, which is very effective in cold and cough. Ayurvedic doctor Anandi Maheshwari is giving information about this.

This home remedy of grandmother will give relief from cold and cough

• Ginger has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It helps in relieving sore throat, cold and cough.
• Ginger strengthens immunity and also reduces inflammation of the throat and respiratory system. Ginger helps in melting the mucus accumulated in the chest and expelling it.
• Tulsi has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-oxidant properties. Ginger and Tulsi decoction expels phlegm. It also reduces phlegm and provides relief from sore throat .
• Basil leaves can also provide relief from mild fever. It also improves digestion.
• Black pepper has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It can cure cough. It clears the respiratory system and also reduces phlegm.
• Clove reduces the inflammation of the throat and can loosen the mucus, making it easy to expel it. It also relieves chronic cough and dry phlegm.
• Honey is also full of properties and provides relief from cold and cough.
• Experts say that if you are suffering from cold and cough in the changing weather, then you can drink this decoction twice a day.

This home remedy can give relief in cold and cough

Material

• Ginger – half an inch
• Black pepper - 4
• Cloves- 2
• Basil leaves - 5-7
• Honey - 1 teaspoon

Method

• Grind basil, ginger, black pepper and cloves and boil them in water.
• When it is reduced to half, take it off the gas.
• Let it come to room temperature.
• Now mix honey in it and drink it.
• You will get relief from cold and cough.

This Desi recipe can help in getting rid of cold and cough in the changing weather. If you have any health related problem, then tell us in the comment box given above the article. We will try to solve your problem through our articles.

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