5 Ayurvedic Remedies To Treat Dry Cough

A dry cough is a common health problem which disrupts everyone’s life. If you are experiencing an incurable dry itch in the back of your throat that you just can’t get rid of then you have come to the right place. Here, I am sharing some of the best Ayurvedic remedies that will help treat dry cough. So, if your coughing problem is disturbing your sleep, work and making you feel just miserable, say no to antibiotics and consider these natural ayurvedic home remedies.

# Pomegranate Peels

Take sun-dried pomegranate peels (let them dry in the sun for 2-3 days or till the moisture from these peels have gone). Put them in a jar filled with honey. And whenever you get an attack of uncontrollable dry cough, keep one of the honey-dipped peels in your mouth. Simply chew it like candy but don’t swallow. You will notice immediate relief.

Pomegranate has soft action on a cough. For children, mix pomegranate juice with a pinch of ginger powder and a pinch of pepper and give them. It is quite effective!

Pomegranate contains a variety of chemicals that have antioxidant properties. It is loaded with a lot of nutrients including Vitamins A and C which are both recommended by physicians to patients suffering from cough & cold. Pomegranate cleanses all the impurities in our blood. So, this is how it helps in curing a sudden uncontrollable dry cough.

# Turmeric Milk

If you experience dry cough which makes it hard for you to talk then ‘turmeric milk’ is one of the best natural Ayurvedic home remedies for you. Read on and find out the recipe of turmeric milk and its several benefits.

# Saunf, Mishri & Mulethi Powder

Take all three- saunf, mulethi, and mishri together in equal measure. Grind them to form a very fine powder. Take 1 tbsp of this powder with warm water or you can take it with pure organic honey every night before going to bed. This will cure your dry cough and help you sleep better.

Fennel seeds or saunf are packed with a range of antioxidants, antimicrobial components and anti-inflammatory volatile oils that can help keep the risk of cold, cough and flu at bay. Saunf seeds are also a good source of vitamin C which keeps one immune against seasonal infections.

Mishri or rock sugar possesses several essential nutrients that help in clearing cough. It exerts a soothing effect on your throat and the oral cavity.

Mulethi or liquorice is an age-old remedy for a sore throat. This herb is naturally sweet and has a pleasing taste. Its antioxidant and antibacterial properties attack the bacteria that cause respiratory infections and reduce inflammation too.

# Cough Relief Candies

Make a fine paste by grinding ginger, saunf, and fresh mint leaves together. Make sure the paste is thick and not watery. Take this paste and roll into small balls, using 1 tablespoon at a time. Now take some mishri and grind it into a powder. Coat the balls you made with the paste with this dry mishri powder and let them dry properly. Store them in a jar. Take one of these whenever you think you need cough drops, and see how it works.

Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that help in soothing membranes in the airways. It boosts immunity and relieves pain and discomfort caused by cough and cold. You can either prepare a ginger tea or simply chew on the ginger root to alleviate dry cough.

Mint contains menthol which has antibacterial and antiviral qualities. It relaxes nerve endings in the throat that become irritated by coughing.

# Besan Ka Sheera

This semi-thick dessert is an age-old dish of Punjabi cuisine that has been used as an effective solution to cure cough and cold.

Heat 2 tablespoons organic ghee in a wok, add 2 tablespoon besan and roast until it turns golden in colour. Once it starts giving the nutty aroma, add 1 cup of milk and whisk well to avoid the formation of a lump. Add a pinch of turmeric and black pepper to this. Now pour this into a mug and add 1 tablespoon mishri powder. Drink this slowly while it’s still warm.

Gram flour or besan is a rich source of Vitamin B1 which provides instant energy and reduces weakness and fatigue caused by cough and cold. It is quite effective in clearing nasal passage and helps in normal breathing.

Turmeric has curcumin in it which has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin provides immediate relief from chest congestion that occurs due to chronic cough.

Black pepper, when consumed along with sheera, accelerates the body’s metabolism. It is rich in antioxidants and kills the cough causing bacteria immediately.