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Honey, a nutrition rich powerhouse containing essential phytonutrients, antioxidants, antibacterial and antifungal properties, has been considered as one of the best khasi ke upay since olden times. Adding a spoonful of honey and lime juice to your cup of tea at night has proven to be more effective than most medicine used for a sore throat treatment.
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Five usual and unusual but brilliant teas for soothing cough.
Honey Lemon Tea Honey, a nutrition rich powerhouse containing essential phytonutrients, antioxidants, antibacterial and antifungal properties, has been considered as one of the best khasi ke upay since olden times. Adding a spoonful of honey and lime juice to your cup of tea at night has proven to be more effective than most medicine used for a sore throat treatment.
Mulethi or Licorice Plant Root Tea Rooting from the ancient Ayurveda, Licorice roots have always been used for sore throat treatment. Its rich in antioxidants and has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties decrease the overall cough frequency and acts as an expectorant. Although it should be noted that consuming large amounts of licorice roots is harmful as it reduces our potassium levels and increases the blood pressure. You can make licorice root tea at home by chopping 1 tablespoon of the roots and adding it to your tea, or you can buy licorice root tea sachets at your convenience store.
Marshmallow Plant Root Tea It is not the popular snack we know and love, but it is one of the most khasi ke upay which have been used since centuries, to suppress cough. A tablespoon of marshmallow root boiled with a cup of tea releases enzymes that thins the mucus and fights off any bacteria. Pre-made sachets with marshmallow roots may also be available online or at your local grocery stores.
Green Tea We’ve always paired green tea with weight loss and diet. Little do we know its rich antioxidant properties allow us to drink green tea for a sore throat treatment as well. Now you know everything there is to know about green tea. It is generally advised to consume it in moderate amounts to avoid feeling jittery and is not to be consumed before bedtime, if you want to sleep immediately.
Thyme & Peppermint Tea Here’s another tasty tea to add to your tasty list of khasi ke upay. Adding fresh twigs of thyme and a few peppermint leaves to your cup of tea releases the microbial and pain-relieving properties from the herbs into the tea. A hot cup of this fragrant tea would definitely energise you by uplifting your mood and help you get rid of that nagging cough.