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As soon as the cold season arrives, cold and cough start troubling every person. Many times both money and time are spent on doctors and medicines. But experts say that Ayurvedic steam prepared from only three things present in the kitchen gives instant relief from cold and cough.
Cold and cough are a common problem in the winter season, but sometimes even this simple disease causes a lot of trouble. Problems like blocked nose, sore throat, heavy head and stiffness in the body take away the energy for the whole day. In such a situation, Ayurveda experts have suggested an easy, cheap and effective method. Steam therapy prepared from spices available in home kitchen.
In Ayurveda, taking steam is called Swedan Karma, which is an important part of the preparation for Panchakarma. In this, by giving mild heat to the body, the impurities accumulated inside i.e. Ama are melted. In olden times, grandmothers used to cure many problems from cold to headache at home using this method.
Experts say that taking steam calms Kapha and Vata doshas. Due to sweating, the body feels light and the moisture in the nose and throat remains balanced. This is the reason why steam is considered very beneficial in treating cold, sinus, allergy, skin cleansing, stiffness and stress.
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It is very easy to make Ayurvedic steam to get rid of cold and cough. For this, celery, basil and cloves present in the kitchen are most effective. Just add 1 spoon celery, 5-7 basil leaves and 2-3 cloves in water and boil it. Cover your head with a towel and take steam for 5-10 minutes. It opens the nose, thins the phlegm and gives instant relief.
At the same time, steam with turmeric and liquorice is useful in sore throat, swelling and cough. It works like an antiseptic and eliminates throat infection. According to experts, this opens the throat and provides relief from pain.
If you want to increase the glow of the skin, then add neem leaves and a few drops of rose water to water and take steam on the face. This opens the pores, removes excess oil and also provides relief from pimples. After steam, it is important to wipe the face gently and apply moisturizer.
Steam with lavender or sandalwood oil is considered effective in stress and headache. Its fragrance calms the mind and hot steam balances blood circulation. It removes fatigue and also improves sleep, hence taking steam at night is considered more beneficial.
