Cough, Cold In Monsoon? Try These 3 Ayurvedic Remedies At Home

The monsoon season brings a delightful rhythm to India, yet it harbors health challenges such as coughs and colds. These ailments often persist if not treated properly. Fortunately, Ayurveda presents safe and effective remedies. Swami Ramdev, a co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, elaborates on the reasons behind monsoon coughs and colds and presents Ayurvedic home treatments alongside Patanjali products to alleviate them.

Cold and cough during the monsoons are predominantly caused by viral infections due to humidity, temperature fluctuations, and indoor molds. The dampness, mold, and viruses thrive in both indoor and outdoor environments, leading to infections. Fluctuating weather conditions weaken the immune system, facilitating the spread of viruses.

Common symptoms include a runny or congested nose, a sore or itchy throat, watery eyes, frequent sneezing or coughing, mild fever, and body or head pain. Should the cold and cough intensify with a high fever, medical attention is required.

Swami Ramdev recommends three simple Ayurvedic home remedies for cold and cough, complemented by Patanjali products.

1. Chana and Raisins: Roasted chana (chickpeas) and green or black raisins are suggested by Swami Ramdev. Chana is rich in zinc and antioxidants, aiding in infection control. Its easy digestibility and high carbohydrate and iron content help combat fatigue. Raisins act as natural cough suppressants, soothe irritation in the throat, and boost energy levels.

Patanjali Roasted Chana (200 Gms and 500 Gms) and Patanjali Raisins – Kishmish (250 Gms) and Patanjali Raisins Black – Kishmish Kali (250 Gms) are excellent choices for maintaining manganese, protein, dietary fiber, copper, phosphorus, and iron levels. These products support overall health and well-being.

2. Almonds and Black Pepper: Swami Ramdev advises consuming almonds and black pepper to alleviate a sore throat, reduce throat irritation, and enhance energy during a cold. Black pepper clears the respiratory passages, while almonds provide nourishing fats and vitamin E to strengthen the body and reduce dry cough. A powder made from almonds, black pepper, and rock sugar mixed with warm milk before bedtime can help.

Patanjali Almond – Badam (250 Gms) is high in fiber, aiding digestion and treating constipation, acidity, and bloating. It's a rich source of vitamin E, magnesium, and riboflavin. Patanjali Black Pepper Powder (100 Gms) offers health benefits to combat colds and coughs.

3. Turmeric, Ginger, Shilajeet, Ashwagandha, and Mulethi: According to Swami Ramdev, simmering a combination of turmeric, ginger, shilajeet, ashwagandha, and mulethi and sipping the resulting brew can effectively treat colds and coughs. Ginger soothes an irritated throat and clears chest blockages. Turmeric eliminates viruses. Ashwagandha boosts immunity.

Mulethi reduces mucus and treats sore throats, while Shilajeet manages cold-related weakness and fatigue. Divya Mulethi Kwath (100 Gms), Divya Ashwagandha Churna (100 Gms), Patanjali Turmeric Powder (20 Gms, 100 Gms, 200 Gms, and 500 Gms) are ideal for this decoction.

Additionally, Patanjali offers Ayurvedic products like Divya Swasari Pravahi (250 Ml) with ingredients like tulsi, cinnamon, clove, mulethi, amaltas, black pepper, and bharangi to relieve cough, clear chest congestion, reduce mucus, treat sore throats, and boost respiratory health. Divya Bronchom (35 Gms) contains clove, tulsi, cinnamon, mulethi, lisoda, godanti bhasma, and kakdasingi to maintain respiratory health and treat chest congestion, bronchial inflammation, and sore throat.

Lastly, Divya Kanthamrit Chewable Tablets (6 Gms) are beneficial in managing cough, cold, and sore throat, containing essential ingredients such as mulethi, black pepper, mint, clove, and baheda.