Ah, dealing with a pesky cough is never fun, right? Ghee can indeed be beneficial, and it’s been used in Ayurveda for various ailments, including coughs - ancient wisdom doesn’t lie, does it? So, to answer your question—yes, ghee can be a good remedy for your cough, and particularly it works well for dry coughs. That lubricating thing you mentioned, yeah, it can help soothe your throat.
For a dry cough, try mixing a teaspoon of ghee with honey or warm milk. You’ve got options here! If you’re going with honey, just take it like that on an empty stomach, maybe twice a day. If it’s warm milk, adding a tiny pinch of turmeric can enhance the effect - turmeric’s got those anti-inflammatory vibes. And remember, Ayurveda says not to mix honey with boiling hot stuff, so let the milk cool a bit!
Now, for a wet cough with phlegm, things get a bit tricky. Ghee can still help because it soothes the irritation, but pairing it with some herbs might do the trick. Consider Pippali (also known as long pepper) which works well in decongesting too. Mixing a pinch of it with ghee could work wonders.
As for the type of ghee, I’d lean towards organic or homemade ghee simply because they’re typically free from preservatives or additives. But store-bought works fine too, just check labels to ensure it’s pure.
When it comes to how much ghee is safe, usually, 1-2 teaspoons a day is a good, safe range. Don’t overdo it coz it’s high in fats.
Ghee can be paired with other herbs as well such as ginger, licorice, or tulsi - these tend to further aid respiratory function. Just a word of caution though, if the cough persists, a chat with a professional might be wise to rule out anything more serious. Ayurveda’s got great remedies, but sometimes a doc’s visit is needed!
