Herbal Remedies For Flu And Common Cold

According to Ayurveda, imbalance in any of the three doshas i.e., Vata, pitta, Kapha can cause an ailment. To tackle this, here are some Ayurvedic Herbal remedies to manage your cold and Flu.

• Tulsi

  In Ayurveda, Tulsi is known as “Mother Medicine of Nature” and “The Queen of Herbs”. Tulsi leaves help to improve the individual’s ability to fight against the common cold as well as cough. Tulsi boosts the production of antibodies thereby preventing the onset of any infections. We can use tulsi in the form of Tulsi kadha and Tulsi tea.

• Mulethi

  Mulethi or Licorice, also known as “Sweetwood”, is an effective Ayurvedic herb for cough. Mulethi powder is useful in managing sore throat, cough, and excessive production of mucus in the airway. Take 1 teaspoon Mulethi powder and add to 1 glass of warm water. Drink this twice a day.

• Pippali

  Pippali is an effective herb in managing cough and cold. Studies state that it gives relief from headaches and congestion associated with the common cold. Pippali loosens mucus and helps to cough it out, thus allowing the patient to breathe freely. This is due to its expectorant property.

• Take a pinch of Pippali churna. Swallow it with 1 teaspoon honey. Repeat 1-2 times a day and continue till cold and cough subsides.
• Dry Ginger

  Dry ginger popularly known as sonth or sukku is one of the main ingredients of herbal cough syrups. Sonth, when taken with honey, acts as a soothing remedy for cough and cold.Sonth contains certain molecules that have anti-inflammatory properties. .

• Cinnamon

  This woody aromatic spice is loaded with many health benefits and one of them is relief from cold and flu. It not only gives relief from the common cold but is also great for a sore throat. Cinnamon is known to have antiviral properties. This helps fight against the virus causing the common cold. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that help give relief from a sore throat. .

• Giloy

  Giloy, also known as Amrita has heart-shaped leaves that resemble betel leaves. It helps manage cold and cough caused due to allergic reactions to pollution, smoke, or pollen. It also helps to manage cold and tonsillitis. It is also the most effective herb to boost immunity. Giloy has good anti-inflammatory properties. This helps reduce frequent cough as well as a sore throat.

Some of the ayurvedic herbs that help us to get immunity power and to protect us against cold and flu viruses are tulsi, dry ginger, cinnamon,mulethi,giloy, Pippali, etc