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Cure
Symptoms
Following are the signs that indicate the presence of this ailment:
- Running or blocked nose
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
- Congestion
- Headache
- Low fever with body pain
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Insomnia
Causes
The aggravation of kapha due to the intake of cold food, drinks and
fried stuff etc causes cough. Seasonal changes is also one of the
reasons for cough Improper digestion of food transforms into a mucus
toxin (Ama) and this circulates through the body and reaches the
respiratory system, where it causes colds and coughs.
Remedies
- The body should be kept warm - especially the feet, chest, throat
and head. Sweating is very helpful.
- Take half a teaspoon of ginger juice with half a teaspoon of
honey, three times a day (morning, noon and night). In winter, warm
the mixture by mixing a teaspoon of warm water in it.
- Mix half a cup of warm water with one teaspoon of lemon juice and
one teaspoon of honey.
Dosage: Take several times a day.
- In cases of dry cough (especially during the night), peel a small
piece of fresh ginger. Sprinkle some salt on it and chew.
- Take equal amounts of cardamom, ginger powder, black pepper and
cinnamon (1 teaspoon each). Add sugar equal to the total amount of
mixture and grind to make a fine powder.
Dosage: Take half a teaspoon twice daily, with honey or warm water
after meals.
- In cases of sore throat, a clove or two cardamoms or a few
raisins can be chewed.Gargling with warm salty water two to three
times a day is also beneficial.
Dos and don'ts
The food and activities that are to be avoided are as follows:
- Cold foods and drinks
- Ice cream, sweets
Fried foods
- Milk products (cheese, creams, yogurt)
- Sweet fruit juices
- Breads
- Meats
- Nuts
- Pastries
- Sleeping during the day
- Taking a cold shower
- Exposure to cold wind, fans, air conditioners
Following are the substances and activities that should be taken in
cough:
- Boiled or steamed vegetables
- Vegetable soup
- Spice teas
- Herbal teas
- Hot milk with a piece of crushed ginger
- Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder mixed in milk provides relief.
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