Immune Boosting Tips: Winter season is most wonderful when we sit in the sun and enjoy the warmth in the afternoon. In this season, most of the people like to eat spicy and fried food because it speeds up our metabolism and the food we eat gets digested easily. However, the onset of cold and cough along with fever and abdominal pain spoils all the fun.
While other people feel difficulty in breathing due to very cold weather. However, nature has a cure for everything and consuming simple herbs can also help you stay fit and fine. Today, in this article, we will tell you about some common herbs that we should consume during the winter season. You can easily consume these herbs at your home.
Lemon Thyme
This thyme has strong tonic and antiseptic properties and these properties make lemon thyme an exceptional herb that can be used to treat chest and throat infections, which are quite common in the winter season. To get quick results from this herb, take a cup of warm water and add a sprig of lemon oregano to it. Cover the cup with a lid and allow the herbs to infuse to release their essential oils. Depending on the infection, filter this lemon thyme water/tea and drink it 2-3 times a day. If you want, you can also add a little honey to it.
Calendula
Calendula is also known as pot marigold, this plant is known for its powerful flowers, which are known to have antiviral properties, help ward off infections and detox the digestive tract, liver and gall bladder and balance. All you have to do is steep 2 teaspoons of calendula petals in 750 ml of water for 10 minutes. Filter and drink up to five cups a day.
Parsley
Parsley is often used as a garnishing, fresh leaves of oregano contain good amounts of vitamin C along with vitamins A and E and iron. Parsley is considered a detox herb and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help cleanse toxins and relieve fatigue. To use this herb in winter, you can add this herb to salad or any food to get relief from seasonal cold and flu. To get instant relief, put 1-2 tablespoons of oregano leaves in a cup and add hot water to it. Leave it like this for 5-7 minutes and then drink it 2-3 times a day.
Tulsi
Tulsi is considered one of the important herbs in India. It has inherent healing and sensitizing properties, which can help maintain a normal body temperature, promote good breathing, speed digestion, and calm the mind and body. The leaves of the basil plant contain volatile oils and antioxidants, which can fight viruses, infections, and allergies. Add it to your regular tea to get relief from cough and cold, or dry them and use as a spice in your daily foods.
Liquorice
For centuries Mulethi or Mulethi has been used as a medicine to get relief from throat pain. It is a wonderful herb that can help treat asthma and respiratory tract diseases, improve digestion and boost immunity to help the body fight winter ailments. This herb has anti-inflammatory properties and also cures skin problems. The root of this plant is available in the form of powder which can be consumed with honey and ghee.
Disclaimer: Take the methods, methods and claims mentioned in this article only as suggestions, ABP News does not confirm them. Before implementing any such treatment/medicine/diet and suggestion, please consult a doctor or related expert.
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