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How to treat thick phlegm in my chest that won't go away after using ginger, tulsi, and licorice root?
Respiratory Disorders
Question #55450
20 days ago
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How to treat thick phlegm in my chest that won't go away after using ginger, tulsi, and licorice root? - #55450

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I have thick flegm in my chest.I have been trying Gunger and tulsi(basel) powders in my morning coffee with half spoon of licorice root powder for several months.No relief.Any recommendation?

How long have you been experiencing thick phlegm in your chest?:

- More than 6 months

How would you describe the color and consistency of the phlegm?:

- White and thick

Do you have any other symptoms accompanying the phlegm?:

- None

Have you noticed any specific triggers that worsen the phlegm?:

- No clear trigger

How is your overall digestive health?:

- Good — regular and comfortable

How would you describe your energy levels throughout the day?:

- Moderate energy

Have you tried any other treatments or remedies for this condition?:

- No, just these powders
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Persistent thick white phlegm for more than 6 months usually indicates an aggravated Kapha dosha with mucus accumulation in the chest and respiratory channels. Since ginger, tulsi, and licorice have not given enough relief, your body may now need a more targeted Ayurvedic approach rather than continuing the same remedy daily for months. Ayurvedic Recommendations 1. Reduce Kapha-forming foods Avoid: Cold drinks and iced water Excess dairy, cheese, yogurt at night Fried, oily, heavy foods Bananas and excessive sweets Prefer: Warm water through the day Light freshly cooked meals Soups with black pepper and cumin Warm herbal teas 2. Helpful Ayurvedic Herbs these are commonly used for chronic phlegm: Sitopaladi Churna with honey Talisadi Churna Trikatu Churna (helps break thick mucus) Vasavaleha for chest congestion Kanchanar Guggulu in chronic Kapha conditions Since licorice (Yashtimadhu) is naturally soothing and slightly heavy, prolonged use in some people can sometimes increase mucus tendency, so it may not suit everyone long-term. 3. Simple Home Remedies Take warm water with a pinch of dry ginger and black pepper after meals Steam inhalation with tulsi or ajwain once daily Gargle with warm salt water at night Avoid sleeping immediately after dinner 4. Lifestyle Support Daily brisk walking or mild sweating exercise helps liquefy Kapha Practice deep breathing and pranayama like Anulom Vilom Keep chest and throat protected from cold air


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For increased plegum production u may start with Vasasav 10 ml-0-10ml after food Kantakari powder half teaspoon with warm water twice a day after food Avoid curd , oily food articles Thank you


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●Spinach juice - 3 cups • Pippali - a pinch twice a day. Benefits: • Supports lung strength Balances phlegm • Eases breathing ●Ginger - 2 parts • Cinnamon - 3 parts • Cardamom - a pinch Method: Boil 1 teaspoon of the mixture for 10-15 minutes. Once it cools slightly, add 1/2 teaspoon of honey. ●Steam: To cleanse the respiratory tract, boil 1 teaspoon of ginger or a few eucalyptus leaves in 1 pint of water. Inhale the steam while covered with a towel. This provides immediate relief from • Nasal congestion • Heaviness • Headache ●2 teaspoons of fennel powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of cough syrup. ●Tulsi - Boil 1 teaspoon of basil in 1 cup of water for 1 minute. Drink it hot. This reduces fever and viral effects. ●Sitopalada Powder - 1 part •Talisadi churna 1 part• Maha Sudarshan Powder - 1 part 1 teaspoon each churna with 1 teaspoon honey 2-3 times a day after meals. ●Nasal Care Ghrita Nasya: Instill 3-5 drops of lukewarm ghee into each nostril morning and evening. This soothes • dryness • sneezing • irritation ●Pranayam by breathing • Kapalabhati (mild) • Anulom-vilom without Kamak These exercises clear the respiratory tract


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Some regime you should follow ??Do’s:?? Eat freshly cooked food. Chew an inch of fresh ginger half an before meal. Eat only fruit vegetables. Limit dairy products (stop if possible) ???Yoga??? Virabhadrasana Trikonasana Vrukshasan Prasavkonasan ???Pranayam??? Anulom Vilom Bhastrika Kapalbhati ?Dont’s:? Sitting directly under a fan or right in front of the A.C Oily, spicy, processed food. Packed food products. Sour and fermented items. Bakery items. Fried food products. Potatoes. ??Medication?? Tab. Sanjeevani Vati 1 tab twice a day before food. Tab. Kaf kuthar ras 2 tabs twice a day before food Cap. Nelsin 2 caps twice a day before food. Syp.Vasasav 3 tsp twice a day before food with warm water. Panchendriya varthan tailam 15 minutes of steam followed by 3 drops in each nostril early in the morning. Castor oil 3 tsp with a cup of hot water at bed time


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hello thank you for contacting ask ayurveda you are having thick phlegam in chest do you experiencing any complaints? any cough , shortness of breath? any sputum and what color it is? any h/o fever? any weight loss? how is your appetite? did you undergone chest x-ray? by seeing the reply of above questions i can plan treatment and management… i will be waiting for your reply. meanwhile i will prescribe some medication which will help you


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The thick, white phlegm you’ve had for 6 months means there is deep, old mucus settled in your lungs. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Why the current remedies aren’t working: Taking herbs like ginger and tulsi in coffee is actually making it worse. Coffee is drying, which bakes the mucus and makes it sticky and harder to cough out. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 So We need to stop the coffee with herbs, use stronger Ayurvedic medicines to melt and scrape away this old mucus, and avoid cold or heavy foods that create more phlegm. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 1) (Sitopaladi + talisadi + shringyadi) - churna mix - take three gram of this churn mix with honey twice a day after meal 2) Shwas kuthar ras- 1 tab twice a day after meal With warm water Crush the tablet before use 3) kankasava- 15 ml twice a day 20 minute after meals with equal amount of warm water 4) kantakari avaleha- 1 tsp once a day 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Stop mixing Ayurvedic powders with morning coffee 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Favor : Warm, light, and easily digestible foods. Include spices like turmeric, black pepper, long pepper (Pippali), and cumin in daily cooking. Use lukewarm water for drinking throughout the day. Avoid : Heavy, sticky, and cold items (Abhishyandi foods). Strictly avoid curd (especially at night), bananas, sweets, deep-fried foods, and chilled beverages. Reduce intake of heavy dairy. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Daily steam inhalation with a drop of Eucalyptus oil or a few carom seeds (Ajwain) to help loosen the chest congestion. 👇👇👇👇 Applying a warm compress or heating pad to the chest and upper back before sleeping can help liquefy the stagnant Kapha. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Gentle practice of Kapalbhati (if comfortable) and Anulom Vilom in the morning to strengthen lung capacity and clear the channels.


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Hello, Diet-lifestyle corrections for 90 days- 1. Drink 2 liters of boiled warm water throughout the day. 2. Avoid raw food in any form including fruits.(fruits like avocado,apples can be steamed and consumed) 3. Do not expose directly to A/C 4. Avoid deep fried food,processed food,outside food completely. 5. Avoid dust exposure as much as possible. 6. Avoid curds for dinner. 7. Let there be gap of 2 hours between going to bed and dinner. Ayurveda medicines- 1. Dasamoolakatutrayam kashayam 10ml + 2. Indukantha kashayam 10ml + 80 ml of boiled cooled water one hour before breakfast and one hour before dinner For 90 days Note- You can continue the regular home remedy, you are following. Take care, Kind regrads.


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Thick phlegm can be due to infection,allergy ,bronchitis etc.if youl are smoker then avoid it Sitopaladi Churna — 3 grams (about ½ teaspoon) with 1 teaspoon honey, 2–3 times daily after meals. Talisadi Churna — 2–3 grams twice daily with honey Yashtimadhu — avoid high doses if you have high BP, kidney disease, or swelling. Vasavaleha — 1 teaspoon twice daily after meals for productive cough with sticky sputum. Steam inhalation with plain water or ajwain once or twice daily for 5–10 minutes. Drink warm water frequently; avoid cold drinks, curd at night, fried foods, smoking, and excessive sugar. You will definitely get results


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Persistent thick white phlegm usually indicates excess Kapha accumulation and airway congestion. Since home remedies alone are not helping, stronger expectorant support may be needed. Avoid cold foods, curd at night, cold drinks, and excess dairy. Drink warm water through the day and do steam inhalation once daily. Sitopaladi churna – 1 teaspoon with honey twice daily Talisadi churna – 1 teaspoon twice daily after food Vasavaleha – 1 teaspoon twice daily This should help loosen and reduce phlegm gradually. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)


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Hello, Your symptoms suggest chronic kapha accumulation in the chest/lungs with possible -mucus stagnation -weak kapha metabolism -mild chronic bronchial inflammation -sometimes silent allergy/reflux contribution The important clue is -despite taking ginger + tulsi + licorice for months, there is little relief This means -either the mucus is deeply lodged (old kapha) -or there is an underlying issue not being addressed properly First important advice Since phlegm has persisted for more than 6 months, Please consider -chest examination -chest X-ray if not done -evaluation for= chronic sinus drainage, asthma, reflux, chronic bronchitis, allergy, smoking/environmental exposure Especially if -age > 40 years -history of smoking -breathlessness -unexplained weight loss Ayurvedic view This looks like -kapha accumulation in pranavaha srotas -ama kapha sticking in chest channels -possible weak lung agni White thick phelgm usually indicates -cold/heavy kapha dominance rather than infection Important observation Licorrice can sometimes -increase kapha/mucus in some people -retain fluid if used long term So prolonged daily use may not suit your current condition I would suggest stopping it temporarily for a few weeks Treatment goals -liquify thick kapha -improve chest clearance -reduce mucus production -improve lung channel circulation -prevent recurrece Internal medication 1) Sitopaladi churna= 1/2 tsp + honey twice daily after meals = chronic phelgm ,throat/chest congestion, mild airway inflammation 2) Talisadi churna= 1/2 tsp twice daily with honey after meals =stronger kapha clearing effect then licorice alone 3) Vasavaleha= 1 tsp twice daily after meals =useful for thick chest mucus, chronic productive cough, airway cleansing 4) Trikatu churna= small pinch after meals with honey =improves kapha metabolism, reduces mucus formation Simple remedies Morning -warm water + pinch turmeric + black pepper Steam inhalation plain steam once daily at night add- tulsi leaves, ajwain if comfortable Diet is very important -warm soups -light dinner -ginger in moderation -black pepper -garlic AVOID -cold drinks -ice cream -curd yogurt at night -cheese -excess banana -fried foods -excessive sugar These increase kapha mucus Helpful -anulom vilom -bhramari -gentle chest expansion breathing Expected improvement 2-4 weeks -reduced mucus thickening -easier expectoratiion -lighter chest feeling 6-8 weeks -less mucus production -improved breathing comfort Your current regimen is mainly soothing but your condition now need -stronger kapha clearing -channel openin -mucus reducing approach rather than continued long term demulcent/licorice- heavy support alone Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you Lifestyle advice -avoid sleeping immediately after meals -brisk walking daily -breathing exercise


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