New Delhi, 13 January – As the winter chill intensifies, many people suffer from sore throat, sneezing, and common cold symptoms. While medicines and syrups are often the go-to solutions, a simple and effective remedy exists right in the kitchen. The combination of jaggery and dry ginger, known as sonth, is considered a natural immunity booster in Ayurveda.
According to Ayurveda, both jaggery and dry ginger have a warming effect on the body. This helps in dissolving accumulated mucus and cold within the respiratory system. Jaggery aids in clearing the airways and, due to its high iron content, increases haemoglobin, providing the body with strength to fight the cold.
Dry ginger contains gingerol, which possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. These help reduce lung inflammation and fight infections. Ancient Ayurvedic texts also recommend this combination for relieving cough, cold, and excess mucus in the body.
There are various ways to use this winter remedy. For dry cough, pills made from jaggery and dry ginger can be prepared. Take half a cup of grated jaggery, mix it with two teaspoons of dry ginger powder and a pinch of black pepper, add a little ghee, and form small pills. Sucking on one pill two to three times daily helps soothe throat irritation and cough.
For phlegm buildup, a warm decoction made by boiling jaggery and dry ginger in a glass of water until reduced by half is beneficial. Drinking this before bedtime helps clear chest congestion. Traditionally, jaggery and dry ginger laddoos are also consumed with milk in the morning to keep the body warm and relieve cold and joint pain.
However, it is important to consume jaggery and dry ginger in moderation due to their warming nature. People with nosebleeds, piles, or stomach ulcers should limit intake. Always choose dark or organic jaggery and consume it with lukewarm water or ghee for best results.
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