Symptoms
- Nasal discharge
- Dry or wet cough
- Malaise
- Anorexia
- Mild to moderate fever
Causes
- Low immunity of the respiratory system
- Accumulation of Kapha dosha
Treatment
- Talashdi churna
- Samsarkara kas
Potency / Virya
Remedies
- Massage the child's chest with warm olive oil or warm ghee (add a
pinch of salt for extra potency) for 1 to 2 minutes followed by a
steam inhalation.
- Turmeric powder mixed in warm milk. Dosage: A pinch to tsp. of
turmeric (according to the child's age) mixed in one cup of warm
milk.
- Fresh Ginger juice with honey. Dosage: Half teaspoon of fresh
ginger juice with one teaspoon of honey.
- Regular dose of half a teaspoon of Chawayanprash
Recipes
1 gram of dry Ginger powder, black pepper powder, cardamom powder,
clove powder, cinnamon powder, turmeric powder. Add an equal quantity
powdered sugar (i.e. 6 grams). Mix 1-4 grams of this mixture in honey or
warm water. Dosage: Twice daily.
Dos and don'ts
- Avoid cold and frozen foods, yogurt, banana and sour fruits
- Take fresh and homemade preparations, hot drinks
- Feet, head and chest should be properly covered
