Homemade Drinks to Help You Fight Infections
The world has been facing an unprecedented crisis for the past several months. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected almost all countries and there is still no sign of an effective vaccine.
The only known ways to protect ourselves from this virus are – maintaining proper hygiene and following social distancing. However, there are other ways that might boost your immunity and offer protection from various infections.
One such effective way is homemade kadhas (drinks). Kadhas are basically Ayurvedic drinks that are prepared with certain herbs and spices.
These homemade drinks are easy to make and might help strengthen your immune system as well. These kadhas are effective and are recommended by several traditional medical practitioners too.
So, here are some easy-to-make homemade drinks/kadhas that might help fight against infections like COVID-19.
- Tulsi ka kadha
This homemade tulsi kadha for immunity might help improve your digestion as well. It might offer relief from any kind of cold or flu.
You can have this tulsi ka kadha 1-2 times a day as it might boost your immune system and it may help fight infections as well. Also, this immunity boosting kadha has been recommended by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as well.
Ingredients:
4-5 Tulsi leaves, 1 Ginger, 3-4 Raisins, Black pepper powder (1/4 teaspoon), Cinnamon powder (1/2 teaspoon)
How to prepare:
- Add two glasses of water in a pan
- Add tulsi, black pepper powder, cinnamon powder, ginger and raisin
- Stir this mixture and let it boil for around 15 mins
- Let it cool down for a while and then strain it using a strainer
- Giloy ka kadha
This is considered to be one of the most effective homemade drinks to fight infections. Giloy is widely known for its health benefits as it helps boost immunity and fight free radicals.
Giloy contains various anti-inflammatory properties, while its regular intake might help control your blood sugar levels too.
Ingredients:
Small branches of giloy (2), Holy basil leaves (7-8), Neem leaves (6-7), Cloves (5), Whole peppercorns (6), Ginger (1)
How to prepare:
- Peel the giloy and chop it into small pieces
- Add it along with all the ingredients
- Add 2 glasses of water and blend it together
- Heat the smooth paste in pan on medium flame
- Add 2 glasses of water again and boil it
- Wait till the kadha is reduced to half and then strain it
- Dashmool kadha
This homemade kadha for immunity contains various anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It may offer relief from inflammation and may even improve your overall health and well-being.
You can have this dashmool kadha 1-2 times a day.
Ingredients:
Dashmool powder, Water.
How to prepare:
- Add 1-2 spoon of dashmool powder in one glass of water
- Boil this mixture until it is reduced to half
- Filter and strain it using a strainer
- Ginger and apple cider vinegar kadha
Ginger offers various benefits and may offer relief from cold and fever as well. Also, apple cider vinegar offers various health benefits that makes it one of the best homemade drinks to fight infections.
This kadha for immunity also contains various anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients:
1 cup of Water, Ginger, Apple cider vinegar, Raw honey, Cayenne pepper
How to prepare:
- Boil 1 cup of water for sometime
- Add peeled and grated ginger
- Cover and steep it for 5 mins
- Add 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon raw honey and a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Mix it and drink when warm
- Dalchini kadha
Also known as cinnamon, dalchini is known to contain various medicinal properties. It is loaded with a wide variety of anti-oxidants and contains several anti-inflammatory properties.
This dalchini kadha for immunity may help lower the blood sugar levels and might even prove to be the most effective homemade kadha to fight infection.
Ingredients:
Cinnamon powder, Water, Honey
How to prepare:
- Take half teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- Add it in a cup of water and boil it for sometime
- Add a teaspoon of honey and drink this kadha for immunity
These were some helpful and effective homemade drinks to fight infections. They may help offer relief from various health issues like cold, cough or fever.
