Cold, Cough & Congestion
Pratishyaya / Kasa
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Drink Tulsi-ginger tea with honey
Steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil
Take Trikatu with honey
Gargle with warm salt water
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Charaka Samhita describes Kasa (cough) as five types based on dosha involvement. Common symptoms include chest congestion, difficulty breathing, and excessive mucus.
Tulsi (holy basil), ginger, black pepper, and honey are excellent for treating Kapha-type cough and cold. Warm water with these ingredients clears respiratory channels.
Dietary Recommendations
- ❖Drink warm fluids throughout the day
- ❖Include warming spices: ginger, pepper, turmeric
- ❖Avoid cold drinks, ice cream, dairy
- ❖Eat light, warm, easily digestible foods
Lifestyle Changes
- ❖Rest adequately
- ❖Keep chest and throat warm
- ❖Do steam inhalation 2-3 times daily
- ❖Avoid cold and damp environments
Recommended Herbs
Tulsi
Clears respiratory tract, boosts immunity
Sitopaladi Churna
Classical cold and cough remedy
Trikatu
Clears congestion, kindles Agni
🧗Recommended Yoga & Practices
Charaka Samhita References
📜Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 18, Verse 6-11
“Cough (Kasa) is of five types based on dosha involvement. Common symptoms include chest congestion, difficulty breathing, and excessive mucus. Treatment focuses on clearing channels and warming therapies.”
Context: Understanding respiratory conditions
📜Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 18, Verse 112-115
“Tulsi (holy basil), ginger, black pepper, and honey are excellent for treating Kapha-type cough and cold. Warm water with these ingredients clears respiratory channels.”
Context: Remedies for cold and cough