Winter Health: Frequent colds and coughs in winter? Make 'this' beneficial Ayurvedic kadha at home

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As winter begins, complaints such as cough, cold, and sore throat increase. With the drop in temperature, immunity weakens and the risk of other infections rises. For these minor winter ailments, people immediately turn to medicines, but taking medicines frequently can be harmful to health. At such times, an Ayurvedic kadha is a safe and effective option that helps boost immunity and keep the body healthy.

How to make Ayurvedic kadha ?

In India, Ayurvedic kadha have been used since ancient times to cure illnesses, and they can be easily prepared at home. To make Ayurvedic kadha at home, you need common ingredients from your kitchen, such as turmeric, cinnamon, basil leaves, cloves, and black pepper. Boil two to three glasses of water in a pot. Then add three to four basil leaves, half a chopped ginger, two to three cloves, a little cinnamon, and a pinch of turmeric, and simmer on low heat. Boil until the water in the pot is reduced to half. Strain the prepared kadha . Add a little jaggery or honey and drink it hot. This helps strengthen the immune system.​

According to Ayurveda, drinking kadha in winter strengthens digestion, making it easier to digest food. Its consumption reduces phlegm in the throat. Joint pain in the body also decreases in winter. Adults, elderly people, and children can also drink the kadha . This is because children are more likely to fall ill in winter. To boost their immunity, parents should definitely give them kadha . All the ingredients used for Ayurvedic kadha are easily available in our kitchen.

Ingredients required to make Ayurvedic decoction

• 8-10 basil leaves

• 1 piece of ginger

• 4-5 black peppercorns

• 5-6 cloves

• 1 small piece of cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

• 2 glasses of water

• 2-3 tablespoons honey