Desi Cold And Cough Remedies

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When a cold or cough strikes, most Indian households turn to simple, time-tested home remedies before anything else. Natural fixes can offer quick comfort, ease congestion, and support recovery, all with ingredients already in your kitchen.

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Haldi doodh

Warm milk with haldi helps soothe the throat and may reduce inflammation.

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Tulsi + ginger kadha

A quick boil of tulsi leaves, ginger, and black pepper helps ease congestion.

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Honey + ginger juice

A spoon of honey with fresh ginger juice can calm cough and irritation.

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Steam inhalation

Simple hot steam with ajwain opens blocked nose and reduces mucus.

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Saltwater gargles

Warm saline water soothes sore throat and cuts bacterial load.

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Ajwain + gur mix

Roasted ajwain mixed with jaggery acts as a decongestant and can ease discomfort.

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Garlic tempered ghee

Lightly sautéed garlic in ghee has antimicrobial properties and eases cold symptoms.

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