With the onset of winter, many people start suffering from problems like colds, coughs and throat pain. To avoid diseases when the weather changes, attention should be paid to boosting immunity. Many home remedies are effective in getting rid of colds and coughs during the cold season. Such remedies have been used in Indian homes for years.

If you are troubled by a cold and cough, you can easily prepare tea from two ingredients at home and drink it. Tulsi and liquorice tea is effective in removing these problems. We also talked to Dr. Shikha Sharma about this and she also considered both these teas beneficial for cold and cough.

Basil tea for cold and cough

  • Tulsi not only has religious importance, but it is also full of medicinal properties. It is considered very beneficial in Ayurveda.
  • Both dried and fresh leaves of basil are considered beneficial.
  • It is beneficial in problems related to the respiratory system like cough and cold.
  • Besides, it also relieves the problems of fever, body pain and nausea.
  • Eating basil leaves with black pepper is also beneficial.
  • Drinking basil tea daily helps in managing blood sugar levels and reduces stress.
  • Anti-microbial properties are found in basil, which relieves toothache and bad breath.

Mulethi tea will cure colds and cough

  • Liquorice tea relieves cough and cold.
  • It strengthens the immune system.
  • It relieves digestion, wet and dry phlegm and body pain.
  • Anti-inflammatory properties are found in it. It provides relief from constipation.
  • Antibiotic properties are found in liquorice tea.
  • This reduces stress and also relieves stomach pain.

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