Cough and Cold
Symptoms
Nasal discharge
Dry or wet cough
Malaise
Anorexia
Mild to moderate fever Causes
Low immunity of the respiratory system
Accumulation of Kapha dosha
Treatment
Talashdi churna
Samsarkara kas
Potency / Virya
Cold
Remedies
Massage the child's chest with warm olive oil or warm ghee (add a pinch of salt for extra potency) for 1 to 2 minutes followed by a steam inhalation.
Turmeric powder mixed in warm milk. Dosage: A pinch to tsp. of turmeric (according to the child's age) mixed in one cup of warm milk.
Fresh Ginger juice with honey. Dosage: Half teaspoon of fresh ginger juice with one teaspoon of honey.
Regular dose of half a teaspoon of Chawayanprash Recipes1 gram of dry Ginger powder, black pepper powder, cardamom powder, clove powder, cinnamon powder, turmeric powder. Add an equal quantity powdered sugar (i.e. 6 grams). Mix 1-4 grams of this mixture in honey or warm water. Dosage: Twice daily.
Dos and don'ts
Avoid cold and frozen foods, yogurt, banana and sour fruits
Take fresh and homemade preparations, hot drinks
Feet, head and chest should be properly covered
