Ayurvedic Remedies to get rid of Dry Cough

The most common Herbs to treat Dry Cough in Ayurveda are 

• Tulsi leaves 

• Honey 

• Ginger Juice 

• Mulethi or Licorice ( also known as “Sweet wood” ) 

•  Pippali 

• Sonth 

• Cinnamon 

• Giloy

• Dates ( Gila Khajur )

  You can either take them individually, mix them with honey or use them in making kadha. You can refer to the internet for the procedure. Increase your water intake and have hot tea and liquids.

 Ayurvedic tips to treat dry cough

• Before bedtime, take warm milk with turmeric and honey. 

• Consume ginger mixed with honey three times a day

•  Licorice (Mulethi) with honey to reduce inflammation.

• Add a pinch of cinnamon powder in warm water or tea for relief from throat irritability. 

• Drink tea made of Tulsi (Basil leaves), ginger and honey. 

• You can chew Tulsi leaves throughout the day for faster recovery.

• Eat Dates (Gila Khajur). 

• Application of oils and/or heat to the prana vaha srota (respiratory system). Eg. Sesame oil/Mustard oil massaged into the chest followed by fomentation.

 These works as a natural antibiotic.

Don’t forget to make some important lifestyle changes like:

• Avoid interaction with allergens (pollution, dust, pollen etc.)

• Avoid junk, dry or spicy food

• A nourishing diet should be taken in small quantities (preferably as soups) until the digestive Agni becomes strong

• Have plenty of rest

• Consume clean, room temperature/warm water

• Do Pranayama for building lung’s health

• Avoid irritants like smoke from mosquito coils, incense etc

• Follow strict food and sleep schedule. Have dinner before sunset

Special Note: Food and Drinks You Should Not Consume When You Have Cough

• Keep away from sweet food and drinks ( Sugar )

• Stay away from cold foods and drinks

• Stay away from caffeine and soft drinks

• Stay away from foods you are allergic to