Kashayam for common cold

When you have a cold it's usually recommended not to go for any medication as, it will cure by itself in a week's time or so. But the associated symptoms like head ache,nose block or running nose and other allergic symptoms will never let you be in peace. There are several home remedies you can try during this time and here is a tried and tested kashayam recipe for cold and other related symptoms . This can be taken by both adults and kids twice daily for 2 days and it surely gives you a great relief.

I'am at my mom's place now and been having a bad cold since day one of my visit. There are fresh tulsi, Betel and ajwain leaves in the garden and I made use of them to make this kashayam. Had this yesterday and already feel better today. So try this Remedy next time you have a cold.

Here are the ingredients you need to prepare this kashayam.

Ingredients : 

• Tulsi leaves- 10 nos
• Ajwain leaves-5 nos
• Betel leaves-2
• Pepper corn-10
• Cumin-1tsp
• Palm sugar or honey-as needed
• Water-100 ml

Preparation :

1. Crush the leaves roughly with your palm.
2. Crush the pepper cumin and palm sugar coarsely and take everything in a bowl.
3. Add about 100 ml of water and bring it to a rolling boil.
4. Switch off the heat and keep it covered with a lid for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Now filter it into a glass and drink it warm.
6. If you are adding honey instead of palm sugar then add it after filtering.

Note: adding palm sugar or honey is optional,you can add a pinch of salt or have it as such if you prefer to avoid sweetness.