Quick fix to cough and throat problems with licorice
An ayurvedic solution to sore throat and cough.
Ayurveda is considered to have the most natural medical solutions to many health troubles. In the changing season, cough and sore throat are the most common problems faced by us. To recover from it and take precaution, jeshthamadh or mulethi also known as licorice is used widely by Vaidyas. Here a few quick ayurvedic solutions with use of licorice or mulethi:
1. Chewing a twig of licorice is an effective remedy for sore throat and hoarseness of voice.
2. Kadha or licorice tea, prepared by boiling a few sticks of licorice in water can be used to cure cough and a few respiratory disorders.
3. If you mix a spoon of licorice powder with a spoon of honey and have it, it is very beneficial to cure cough. It is most popularly used ayurvedic solution for kids.
4. Take piece of mulethi root, tulsi (5 leaves), pudina (2-3 leaves) and half a glass of water, boil it at low flame for 10 minutes. Filter and drink it hot or lukewarm.
Source: The Times of India
Published: 10 July 2014
Category: Features, Wellness and Complementary Therapies