5 Ayurvedic Herbs That Help with Respiratory Problems In Winter

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh

Tulsi

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The plant contains Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, antioxidants and zinc which boosts immunity. It also has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties which helps in proper blood circulation and flow in the lungs.

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Liquorice Roots

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It is one of the classic Ayurvedic remedies for cough and sore throat. It is loaded with nutrients like vitamins, potassium, flavonoids, biotin, resins, sucrose, iodine and much more.

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Pippali

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It contains certain compounds that have anti-asthmatic properties. It is also great for managing bronchial asthma in children and relieves breathlessness.

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Kalmegh

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While it is excellent for liver problems, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties boost immunity and help manage the symptoms of the common cold, sinusitis and allergies due to its antimicrobial.

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Vasaka

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Due to its anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and expectorant properties, Vasaka is excellent in treating common cold, cough and flu symptoms. It also reduces chest and nasal congestion and stops nasal discharge.

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5 Ayurvedic Herbs That Help with Respiratory Problems In Winter

Tulsi

While many worship it, this plant also has many medicinal purposes as well. Such are its properties that it is also known to be a panacea during winters.

The plant contains Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, antioxidants and zinc which boosts immunity. It also has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties which helps in proper blood circulation and flow in the lungs.

Liquorice Roots

Liquorice roots also known as mulethi is excellent in fighting off viruses and getting rid of congestion. It is great for the liver as well as for digestion.

It is one of the classic Ayurvedic remedies for cough and sore throat. It is loaded with nutrients like vitamins, potassium, flavonoids, biotin, resins, sucrose, iodine and much more.

Pippali

Pippali is a great herb to manage colds and coughs. It is known to offer relief from headaches and congestion because of the cold. Pippali loosens mucus and helps in coughing it out.

It contains certain compounds that have anti-asthmatic properties. It is also great for managing bronchial asthma in children and relieves breathlessness.

Kalmegh

Kalmegh, also known as green chiretta and the king of bitters, is used for various medicinal purposes.

While it is excellent for liver problems, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties boost immunity and help manage the symptoms of the common cold, sinusitis and allergies due to its antimicrobial.

Vasaka

Vasaka also known as ‘Malabar Nut’ can help alleviate respiratory problems. It has curative properties for breathing trouble, cough, cold, sore throat, asthma, bronchitis and other upper respiratory tract infections.

Due to its anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and expectorant properties, Vasaka is excellent in treating common cold, cough and flu symptoms. It also reduces chest and nasal congestion and stops nasal discharge.

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