PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT FOR COUGH AND COLD

1. PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT FOR COLD AND COUGH

2. As per Ayurveda, imbalance in any of the three doshas (i.e. vata, pitta, kapha) can cause an ailment. In case of cold and cough, an excess of Pitta dosha and Kaphadosha in your body causes nasal congestion or runny nose and cough. We are blessed with numerous treatment of cold and cough in traditional Ayurvedic practice. Panchakarma is Ayurveda’s ancient cleansing and rejuvenation practice. In this article, we are introducing you with some herbs and panchakarma therapy to manage cold and cough:

3. NASYA KARMA (NASAL ADMINISTRATION)The nose is the doorway to the brain and it is also the doorway to consciousness. The nasal administration of medication is termed “Nasya karma” in traditional medicine. This is a lesser-known but effective Ayurvedic treatment for cold and cough. In this technique, Ayurvedic herbal oil such as Anutailam, Ginger, or Eucalyptus essential oil is used as a nasal drop. This helps clear the mucus in the nasal tract.

4. BENEFITS OF NASYA KARMA OR NASAL THERAPY • Nasya lubricates nasal membrane and prevent bleeding from the nose. • In addition, this treatment can be helpful in headaches, migraines, sinus congestion, allergies, and insomnia. • It can also loosen up the mucus in your sinuses so that you can remove it from the nose more easily and helps relieve cold, nasal congestion and headaches. • Pacifies VATA Dosha.HERBAL STEAM INHALATION – • Herbal steam therapy is a great way to clearing out mucus from the nasal channels, throat and lungs. • Inhaling hot water vapors (steam) is a great Ayurvedic treatment for cold, running nose and chronic cough. • Adding items such as salt, cloves, or Vicks to the water makes for steam can thin mucus and help it expells from nasal passage.Read More: https://www.chandigarhayurvedcentre.com/blog/panchakarma-treatment-for-cold-and-cough/