Ajwain for cough

With seasonal change, the cough and cold in kids is inevitable. This is a regular affair, especially with preschoolers as they are exposed more to the outer world apart from their cozy, well-protected walls of the home. We all know that cold and cough is contagious and often our kids get it from school from their peers. As a mother, we can't stop them from going to school, but definitely do something to boost their immunity and curb this common ailment from simple home remedies that come out from our kitchen shelves. I follow a few of them religiously, whenever there is seasonal change to safeguard them from this common ailment. Home Remedies for Cough and Cold for kids (above 2 years) 1. A mixture of Tulsi, Ginger and Honey – This mixture is my weapon during seasonal change. The moment I feel the weather is changing, I start giving this mixture morning and evening preferably in an empty stomach. Take few washed tulsi leaves and half-inch ginger grind it in a marble mortar and pestle. Squeeze out the juice from the ground pulp in a container and add honey to it. Tulsi or Holy Basil has numerous medicinal properties as it contains Vitamin C and antioxidants that play a vital role in curing a cold and cough. Ginger, on the other hand, has a substance called Gingerol which has several medicinal properties. 2. Milk and Turmeric Another religious routine that I follow especially in monsoon and winters, is to give warm milk along with a pinch of Haldi or Turmeric. Turmeric has a...

1/6 • • • • • Ajwain For Cough And Cold Cough and cold are way too common in babies. With the slightest change in season, I see both my kids coughing and having a runny nose. Previously, I used to treat these seasonal problems with conventional medication like nebulisation to give them relief from chest congestions. But recently, I tried ajwain or carom seeds to treat cough and realised that this helps. Here are ways in which you can use ajwain to treat a cough and cold in children: 2/6 • • • • • Ajwain Potli Make an ajwain potli: Take at least two spoonfuls of ajwain and roast dry in a tawa or a frying pan. Do this till it starts to give out a strong pungent fragrance. Remove the ajwain from the pan and put it in a clean cotton cloth and tie it up like a potli. Use this potli like a hot pad on your baby’s chest to relieve congestion. It also helps to clear a runny nose. But keep in mind that the potli must be just warm enough to soothe your baby’s congestion and not too hot, as it could burn your baby’s delicate skin. Also Read - 3/6 • • • • • Garlic And Ajwain Make a garlic-ajwain potli: Just like the previous one roast two garlic cloves with ajwain and tie it into a potli. But don’t use this potli like a hot pad as the smell of the garlic could be too strong for your baby to handle. Instead, keep the potli below the pillow or at one corner of the cradle or cot. It will emanate a fragrance of its own and help your child to get rid of congestion after inhaling the same. 4...

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It is that time of the year again! The chilly weather is giving way to the pleasant winds of spring. But let us not forget that this point of transition is often tied with a range of infections. Our general immunity takes a beating making us more susceptible towards cold, cough and flu. Fortunately, our ancestors have left us a treasury of home remedies that can not only help us heal naturally but also make us equipped for the season of flu. Ajwain is one Ayurvedic staple that has been used for a bevy of cooking and healing purposes. Its active compounds are said to do wonders for digestion. A healthy digestion is intimately tied with weight loss too. Also known as carom seeds, ajwain is used to alleviate gas, flatulence and curbs bloating. Some studies have also claimed that the herb may even help manage high blood pressure levels. Another very common use of this herb is in kadhas/concoction to soothe cold and cough. (Also Read: AmlaTo Your Daily Diet; 3 Interesting AmlaRecipes) Why is Ajwain So Effective In Soothing Cold and Cough The versatile herb has been part of Indian kitchens since time immemorial. The woody seeds have a peculiar pungent flavour that is used to flavour pickles, curries and parathas. Most of its therapeutic properties are derived from its active compound thymol that helps give your immunity a natural boost. Ajwain is packed with a rich range of antioxidants, which help prevent free radial activity. These chain reactions are responsible for faster ag...

With winter comes snow and cold or cough. Due to over indulgence during the holidays and lack of exercise makes most people fall sick. According to Pujashree Madhioli Saraswathi, also known as Sri Akka recommended that we have Jeera (Cumin)/ Ajwain(omam) water on a regular basis to keep our body temperature in sync with the changing seasons. My family and I have been doing just that and it always helps a lot especially when one initially catches a cold or have a terrible cough, sour throat. In fact, it helped me get over my cold faster without expanding into a flu or cough. Either by diluting the concentrated portion with warm water and drinking through the day or by adding honey to the concentrate and having 3 tbsp morning and evening it helps the cold to disappear faster. I give it to my daughter every day when the seasons change to keep her from catching a cold. Gadgets: Sauce pan Measuring cups and spoons Filter Ingredients: Water - 1 cup Cumin seeds - 3 tbsp Basil / Tulasi - 4 leaves(optional) Honey - 6 tsp Preparation: 1. Boil water and add cumin seeds, ajwain seeds and boil for 5 minutes on low heat. 2. After 5 minutes remove from heat and add basil or tulasi leaves to it and allow to soak up. 3. Filter the liquid and add honey to it and have 3 tbsp of the liquid. The excess can be stored in the fridge and warmed. 4. For those who can handle without honey you can keep adding this to a warm cup of water and keep drinking them. Note: This is however an home remedy and...

Carom seeds are the seeds of the ajwain herb, or Trachyspermum ammi. They’re common in Indian cuisine. Although referred to as “seeds,” carom seeds are the fruit of the ajwain herb. They’re slightly green to brown in color and have a pungent, bitter taste. They look similar to cumin seeds, but their taste and aroma are closer to that of thyme. They’re often sold as whole seeds but can also be ground into a powder and used as a cooking spice. Carom seeds are incredibly nutritious, being rich in fiber, antioxidants, and other vitamins and minerals. Because of this, they have been associated with health benefits and long been used in traditional Indian medicine practices. Here are the top 6 health benefits and uses of carom seeds. Carom seeds have powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties. This is likely attributed to two of its active compounds, thymol and carvacrol, which have been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi ( Test-tube studies indicate that these compounds may combat potentially harmful bacteria like Escherichia coli ( E. coli) and Salmonella — culprits of One test-tube study observed that carom seeds were more effective against multidrug-resistant strains of bacteria and fungi including Candida albicans, Candida krusei, and Streptococcus mutans compared to other solvents ( However, further research is needed to examine how the seeds may affect the growth of bacteria and fungi in humans. summary Test-tube studies show that carom seeds and its ...