Hello Parag, I can understand your concern about cold and cough. You have been suffering from cold and cough continuously for about 1 month, and you already feel acidity and gas on a regular basis. Since you also have acidity and gas regularly, there is indeed a possibility of Pitta aggravation along with Kapha imbalance.
✅ Possible Causes & Triggers
Eating oily, fried, spicy or sour food regularly. Excessive intake of tea, coffee, or cold drinks. Eating at irregular times - causing indigestion and acidity. Exposure to dust, cold wind, pollution. Poor sleep habits, stress, and overwork.
✅ AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
1. Sitopaladi Churna with Honey – ½ tsp, twice daily after meals. (Reduces cough, clears phlegm, balances both Kapha & Pitta).
2. Yashtimadhu (Mulethi) Powder – ½ tsp with warm water or honey once daily. (Soothes throat, reduces burning, relieves acidity.)
3. Dashmoolkatutreya ks tab 2-0-2 after food –Anti-inflammatory, strengthens immunity, reduces infection.
✅DIET MODIFICATION
✅ Include
Warm water throughout the day. Moong dal khichdi, light vegetable soups, steamed vegetables. Herbal teas (ginger, Tulsi, fennel). Fruits like apple, pomegranate, pear (avoid banana & guava).
❌ Avoid
Cold water, ice cream, curd, cheese. Spicy, sour, deep-fried foods. Excess coffee/tea, late-night meals.
✅LIFESTYLE GUIDELINES
Take steam inhalation with ajwain seeds or turmeric once/twice daily.
Practice Anulom-Vilom and Bhramari Pranayama for 5–10 mins daily.
Sleep on time, avoid late nights.
Avoid exposure to cold breeze, dust, or sudden temperature changes.
Light evening walk after dinner helps digestion.
Yes, your prolonged cough and cold may be due to Pitta-Kapha imbalance along with weak digestion.
Start with simple remedies like Sitopaladi with honey, Tulsi-ginger decoction, turmeric milk, and maintain a light, warm, easily digestible diet.
With proper lifestyle correction and regular Ayurvedic management, this chronic cough can be relieved and recurrence prevented.
Wishing you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Dear Parag Avoid chilled, dairy and bakery products. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab. Yashtimadhu 2-0-2 Tab. Bresol 2-0-2 Tab. Septillin 2-0-2 Follow up after 1week.
Cold and cough since 1 month might be due to kapha imbalance Sithophaladi churna 1/4 -0-1/4 th tsp with honey Sanjeevini vati 1-0-1 Laxmivilasa rasa 1-0-1 Shwasahari pravaha 10-0-10 ml Drink warm water throughout the day If it doesn’t subsides get cbc esr and CXR pa view
HELLO PARAG JI, Cough cold called as pratishyay in ayurveda can be due to either vata,pitta,kapha or all doshas depending on the symptoms. Since you are suffering since 1 month, it is likely due to kapha dosha. Treatment - 1. Laxmi Vilas ras 1-1-1 after meals 2. Tribhuvan kirti ras -1-1-1 after meals 3. Sitopaladi churna-1 tsp with lukewarm water after lunch and dinner. Diet- . Avoid cold food items like icecream, colddrink, banana. . Avoid curd. .Avoid fried food and fast food. .Take hot milk with 1/2 tsp turmeric.
Yoga- Anulomvilom, Bhastrika Other tips- . In case of sore throat 1.Gargle- Add a pinch of salt in hot water and gargle twice a day. 2. Use Kanthamrit vati 2 tab twice a day as lorenzes. . Apply lukewarm mustard oil or Vicks over the chest area at bedtime. .Avoid trigger factors like dust,cold wind,cold food,AC. .Steam inhalation twice a day. Follow these and you will get relief. REVIEW AFTER 15 DAYS. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND GOING FOR CBC,ESR TEST AND CHEST X RAY PA VIEW IF THE SYMPTOMS DOES NOT RESOLVE OR REDUCE IN 15 DAYS OF THE ABOVE TREATMENT PLAN.
Regards, Dr. Anupriya
Rx Tribhuvan kirti ras 1-0-1 Chitrak hareetaki 1/2 tsf Sitopaladi powder 1/2tsf with honey Guduchi tab 1-0-1
Avoid spicy and oily food Stay hydrated
Hello Parag Ji
UR ISSUES - Recurrent Cold Cough Since 1 Months with History of Regular Acidity and Irregular Gases
AYURVEDIC DIAGNOSIS - Pratishay Kasa Amlapitta Adhman
DOSHA IMABLANCE - Kapha +++ Pitta++ Vata + Imablance
EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
—> For Respiratory Immunity Infection and Rejuvenation * Tab.Naradiya Laxmi Vilas Ras 1-0-1 After Food —> For Kapha Pitta Balance Cold & Allergic Respiratory issues * Sitopaladi Churna (1 Tea Spoon Full)+ Haridra Khand ( 1 Tea Spoon Full ) with Honey Or Luke Warm Water —> For Cough * Syrup.Jufex Forte ( Aimil Pharma) 10 ml -0-10 ml After Food —> For Pitta Vata Balance Acidity Bloating * Tab Amlant ( Maharshi Ayurveda Pharma) 1-0-1 Before Food
DURATION - 21 Days
RESULT ORIENTED HOME REMEDY
Dry Ginger 3 Pinches+ Pure Turmeric 3 Pinches+ ½ Elayachi + Hing 3 Pinches + Jeera 1 Teas spoon Full + Ajawain ¼ th Teas spoon Full+ Saunff 1 Tsf + Mishri + 1 Glass of Water — Mix Well ---- Reduce ½ Glass Drink Luke Warm like Tea Twice a Day
* DO’S :- Eat All Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Dry fruits fibers Plenty Of Water Fluids intake Luke Warm Water Salt Water Gargle Steam Inhalation Anulom Vilom Bhastrika Bhramari Pranayam
* DON’TS :- Limit Fan Cooler AC Cold Dust Oily Exposure Allergin Factors Curd Fast Junk Foods Acidic Spicy Sour Salty masala Oily fatty foods Afternoon Sleep
INVESTIGATION REQUIRED IF GETTING RECURRENT ON & OFF
Absolute Esinophills Count Serum IgE RBS TSH Hb
REGARDS
Dr Arun Desai
God Bless You 😊🙏
1.Sitopladi churna 1/2 tsp thrice daily with 1 tsp of honey 2.Kankasava 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Tulsi tablets 2 tab twice daily with lukewarm water after meals 4.Avipattikar churna 1 tsp with warm water empty stomach in the morning
Do’s for Cold & Cough Relief - Warm fluids often: Sip tulsi-ginger tea, cinnamon water, or ajwain decoction every 2–3 hours. - Steam inhalation: Use eucalyptus or camphor oil in steam to clear nasal passages. - Nasal oiling (Nasya): Apply 2 drops of Anu taila or cow ghee in each nostril in the morning. - Rest and warmth: Keep chest, throat, and feet warm; avoid exposure to wind or cold air. - Light meals: Favor moong dal khichdi, vegetable soups, and steamed apples.
Don’ts During Cold & Cough - ❌ Avoid cold drinks, ice cream, or refrigerated foods - ❌ No curd, banana, or heavy dairy (they increase Kapha) - ❌ Skip fried, oily, or spicy foods that aggravate Pitta and mucus - ❌ Don’t suppress sneezing or coughing—let it flow gently - ❌ Avoid talking loudly or straining the throat - ❌ No late nights—sleep by 9:30 PM to support healing
Start with Yastimadhu churan 1/2 tsp + sitopaladi churan 1/2 tsp - mix with honey and can consume slowly. Giloy ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water do Nasya with Anu tel 2drops in both nostril once daily Steam inhalation twice daily with few drops of eucalyptus oil in the steamer water. Gargle with betadine gargle drops 4-5 drops in a glass of warm water. Avoid fried foods citrus fruits street food,
Laxmivilasa rasa Giloyghan vati - 1 tab each with warm turmeric milk twice daily Talisapatradi churna - 1/4 th tsp twice daily with honey Anuraila - 1 drop each nostril Honitus syrup 5 ml twice daily after food Drink warm water , soup
Cold and cough persisting for a month can indeed relate to an imbalance in doshas, which might not always be directly linked to Pitta dosha. Typically, cold and cough are more associated with an imbalance of Kapha dosha. However, if there’s a Pitta imbalance, you might notice symptoms like a sore throat or a burning sensation in the chest.
To address this condition, first, consider dietary adjustments. Include foods that pacify Pitta and Kapha such as cooling, astringent, and bitter flavors. Avoid hot, spicy, oily or fried foods, as these can aggravate Pitta. Opt for foods like boiled vegetables, green leafy vegetables, and grains. For instance, go for barley, rice, or oats as they provide a cooling effect on the body.
Herbal remedies can be beneficial too. Licorice root tea may help soothe the throat and clear the respiratory passages. You can prepare it by boiling a teaspoon of licorice in water and sipping it warm. Additionally, Tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves are effective for cold and cough; make a decoction by boiling them with ginger and drink it twice daily.
Incorporate lifestyle practices like steam inhalation to clear nasal passages. You can add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to hot water for this. Practicing Pranayama, a breathing exercise, every morning can also aid in respiratory health by enhancing lung capacity and reducing congestion.
Regarding routine, ensure you maintain regular sleep patterns, as rest is crucial for the body to heal itself. Try to wind down at least an hour before bedtime to avoid stimulating activities, creating a calm environment for rest.
If the symptoms persist or worsen, it’s essential to seek medical advice to rule out other underlying conditions. Balancing doshas may take time and often requires consistent effort to achieve long-term relief.
Cold and cough persisting for a longer period like one month typically suggests an imbalance that could be vata or kapha related, although pitta imbalance can sometimes, in its unique way, impact respiratory health too. In Siddha-Ayurvedic terms, prolonged cold and cough often relate to aggravated kapha dosha, which can cause mucus buildup and respiratory issues. However, if there’s a burning sensation in the throat or fever, pitta could be involved too. To address this, we need to target the root cause of these symptoms and stabilize your doshic balance.
Start by focusing on diet—steer clear of cold, heavy, and oily foods that increase kapha. Opt for warm, freshly cooked meals that are light and easy to digest. Incorporate spices like ginger, black pepper, and turmeric into your food, as these help improve digestion and clear mucus. Tulsi tea (Holy Basil) can be highly beneficial for its kapha-pacifying properties; sip regularly through the day.
Incorporate breathing exercises such as pranayama, particularly anulom vilom, to benefit the respiratory system and boost lung capacity.
For direct treatment, consider a steam inhalation with a few drops of eucalyptus oil to relieve nasal congestion. Adding a kapha-balancing herbal formulation like Sitopaladi churna in warm water twice daily might also be effective.
Avoid exposure to cold weather, and try rubbing warming oils like sesame on the chest before bedtime to relieve congestion. Stay consistent with these approaches for at least a week to observe any changes.
However, given the duration of your symptoms, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional to rule out any underlaying conditions, especially if the cold and cough doesn’t improve soon.
