To make a kadha for your cold, you’ll need a few essential ingredients that can address your specific symptoms like congestion and sore throat. This traditional Siddha-Ayurvedic preparation can indeed support your body’s healing process by balancing your doshas, particularly kapha, which often accumulates during colds.
Here’s a basic method: Start with 2 cups of water. Add the following ingredients: 4-5 fresh basil leaves (tulsi), 1/2 inch piece of ginger (grated), 1/2 teaspoon of black peppercorns (crushed), and a few cloves. You can also include a small piece of cinnamon if it’s available. These ingredients collectively help boost your immunity and ease respiratory symptoms.
Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the flame and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the liquid reduces to roughly half. Strain the mixture into a cup. Adding honey is perfectly fine and can actually make it more soothing for the throat. Just be sure to wait for the liquid to cool to a warm temperature before mixing in honey since high temperatures might affect its beneficial properties.
Drink this kadha once or twice daily while your symptoms persist. If you experience any adverse effects or symptoms worsen, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional. This kadha is potent because it influences various doshic and dhatu-level imbalances, promoting digestive agni and clearing energy channels (nadis).
Remember, a kadha is a supportive measure. If symptoms, especially those like high fever, severe throat pain, or difficulty breathing, persist, these may require immediate medical attention to rule out more serious conditions or infections.
