Cold and cough are extremely common during season change. While medicines are available to treat and manage the same, many people prefer to opt for home remedies like steam and gargle. In case you would like to try some other effective remedies, Ayurveda says that certain foods can also help prevent as well as recover from cold and cough faster.
Ayurvedic Medicines for Cough and cold
Some of the medicinal plants that are traditionally used for the treatment of Cough include Yashtimadhu, Tulsi, Vasa, Anantmool, Kantakari,Shunthi,Marich,Pippali.
Cough can be treated with our classical ayurvedic medicines, such as,
- Khadiradi Vati
- Shwas Kuthar Ras
- Yasthimadu Ghanvati
- Sitopaladi Churna
- Talisadi Churna
- Trikatu Churna
- Jawahara Mohra Ras
- Mahalaxmivilas Ras
- Shwaskas Chintamani Ras
- Suwarna Vasant Malini Ras
- Chandanbala Lakshadi Tail
- Kantkari Avleh
Our Ayurvedic patent and proprietary medicine for cough and cold
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What should we eat during coughing?
1) Ginger
Ginger contains certain compounds that dilate the blood vessels of the lungs and relax smooth muscles that lead to the opening of the airways. You can slice up fresh ginger or freshly grated ginger in hot tea for cough relief.
2) Garlic
Garlic can help you fight cold and flu. It ensures faster recovery as well as has other health benefits. Garlic is rich in compounds that boost immunity it has medicinal properties and can be a part of your daily diet.
3) Raw honey
Raw honey is versatile in its healing properties, particularly in respiratory complaints. It possesses antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce the intensity and duration of a cough.
4) Turmeric
Turmeric is beneficial because of the presence of Curcumin in it. Curcumin gives a yellow colour to turmeric and provides anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric boosts your immune system and active antibody reaction against infection.
5) Lemon
Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Lemon helps to boost immunity and is also essential for DNA repair and serotonin production
6) Kiwi
Kiwi sounds unnatural but is one of the best foods to ease your cough. A test taken among adults with cold and flu symptoms showed that kiwi eaters had their sore throat issues resolved in a day.
7) Almonds
Almonds have both preventive and therapeutic properties to cure a cold and cough. Almonds’ skin contains polyphones, a disease-fighting compound that helps to increase the sensitivity of white blood cells and helps them to fight off viruses effectively and fast.
