Ayurvedic and Herbal Remedies for the Common Cold

Boil for just 1 minute and then drink. • An ancient Ayurvedic herbal formula that is effective for colds is the following: sitopaladi 1 part maha sudarshan churna 1 part Combine these herbs in equal proportions and take ¼ teaspoon with 1 teaspoon honey 2 or 3 times a day after eating. • Western herbology has some helpful herbs for colds. Try this mixture: echinacea 1 part goldenseal 1 part cinnamon 2 parts Take ¼ teaspoon of this mixture with honey twice a day.

: Don’t Combine Ginger and Aspirin. Ginger and aspirin are both blood CAUTION thinners and should not be taken together. Therefore it is wise to drink ginger tea— or use any other ginger remedy—either two hours before or two hours after you take any aspirin. OTHER REMEDIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS .

Taking some Vitamin C will be beneficial. VITAMIN C . Put some liquefied ghee (3 to 5 drops) in each nostril in the morning and NATURAL NOSE DROPS evening. This will lubricate the nasal passages and relieve the irritation and sneezing of a cold.

Drinking hot water several times a day is an effective way to remove toxins from HOT WATER the system and hasten recovery from a cold. Strictly avoid dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese, and milk, and NO DAIRY PRODUCTS all cold drinks. Rest is very important for healing. As much as possible, rest, read, and relax.

BE SURE TO REST . Ayurveda says that when you have a cold, it is best not to do vigorous ONLY MILD EXERCISE exercise, which can set up the conditions for the cold to move into the chest. Just do some gentle yoga asanas. Surya namaskar (Sun Salutation) is beneficial.