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Health Tips: As the winter season approaches, the problem of cold and blocked nose becomes common, due to which there is difficulty in breathing. Even today people in Baghelkhand region rely on indigenous and Ayurvedic remedies. According to medicinal experts, plants like basil, ginger, celery, eucalyptus and pippali play an effective role in providing relief from cold.
As winter progresses, the problem of cold and blocked nose becomes common. In rural areas, cold air, dust and changing weather starts troubling people’s breathing. In such a situation, along with medicines, traditional Baghelkhandi remedies also play an important role in providing relief, which have been tried for generations.
Giving information to Local 18, Satna’s medicinal expert Vishnu Tiwari says that there are many such plants present around us, which work as a panacea for cold and cough. Some remedies are not only safe but also help in removing mucus by reducing inflammation of the respiratory tract, thereby clearing the blocked nose.
Tulsi is considered like nectar in Ayurveda. Drinking decoction of basil leaves or consuming it with honey in winter increases immunity. Its medicinal elements reduce sore throat and play an effective role in opening blocked nose.
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The anti-inflammatory properties present in ginger are very beneficial in treating cold and cough. Consuming ginger with ginger tea or honey reduces throat irritation. It helps in clearing the respiratory tract by thinning the phlegm, which provides quick relief.
Celery has been used in Baghelkhand for a long time. Roasting celery on a pan, making a bundle of it and smelling it helps in clearing the nose immediately. The element Carvacrol present in it helps in expelling phlegm by reducing the swelling of the respiratory tract.
Eucalyptus oil shows immediate effect in blocked nose. Adding a few drops of it in hot water and taking steam opens the respiratory tract. Its strong aroma loosens phlegm and removes blockage caused by cold.
Pippali or small peepal holds a special place in Ayurveda. Taking it with honey and black pepper or using it in decoction helps in getting rid of phlegm quickly. It strengthens the lungs and is considered effective in the problem of blocked nose.
The special thing about these Baghelkhandi home remedies is that they are easily available and affordable. When used properly, they can provide great relief from cold and cough. Although if the problem is serious then definitely consult a doctor, but these remedies prove to be effective in mild cold.
