Corona virus came into our lives around march 2020 and it has changed how we lived our lives in almost all the aspects we can think of. Be the staying indoors for months at strech or working or attending schools from our home, whatever it was it changed. Some of these changes were adored by us other were hated but there is one good change that all of us would agree to is that with COVID-19 in our lives we have all learnt to be more cautious about our health, we all tried to stay healthier, avoid any kind of illness, and most importantly boost our immunity.
A stronger immunity was something everyone desired for and hustled for no matter what, as it would have helped us fight the disease better and get back on the track faster also a stronger immunity was believed to help us avoid the virus.
Where the world was struggling with finding home remedies for boosting their immunity, we Indians knew what would be the best for us and our immunity- our traditional Kadha or Herbal tea, whatever you want to call it.
But boosting our immunity and making it stronger should not only come to our mind when a pandemic strike, we should understand its importance and make sure we maintain it to avoid any kind of illness and lead a healthier life. So here are some recipes for “Immunity Boosting Kadha” that you can easily make at home with simple ingredients.
For making this kadha you will need:
5-6 Tulsi leaves,
1 Black or 2 green cardamoms,
½ cup sliced raw turmeric,
1 tbsp cloves,
1 tbsp black peppercorns,
1 stick cinnamon,
5-6 tbsp sliced ginger and
1 tbsp munakka/dry grapes
How to make the Kadha?
In a mortar and pestle, brush, peel, and coarsely pound the raw turmeric and ginger. Then, in 4 cups of sugar, boil it until the colour turns yellow and you can smell ginger. On medium fire, this should take 5-6 minutes. Then, in the turmeric-ginger broth, add the remaining ingredients and let it simmer for at least 15-20 minutes. Since the water would evaporate, change the volume to create the desired number of cups. In a cup, pour 1 teaspoon honey and strain the kadha. When warm, take a drink.
Let us take a look at the special properties each of these ingredients that helps in boosting our immunity.
Tulsi Leaves- It’s also known as Indian basil, and it’s rich in vitamin C and zinc. Antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties are also found in this herb. This leaves you safe and free of infections.
Cardamom- Also known as ‘elaichi’ in hindi. It helps in relieving sour throat and keeps our body cool.
Turmeric- Curcumin is present in turmeric, a well-known spice. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory effects that help you remain healthy by reducing infection and inflammation.
Cloves- Since cloves are high in antioxidants, eating them on a daily basis will help to improve your immunity.
Peppercorns- Peppercorns are rich in antioxidants, and also helps us absorb turmeric.
Cinnamon- Dalchini is a Hindi word for dalchini, an Indian seasoning. It contains powerful antioxidants that help to kill internal infections and improve immunity. It also reduces the risk of contracting chronic diseases.
Ginger- Ginger tea is a common beverage that everybody likes. It’s not only tasty, but it’s also high in nutrients. Fresh ginger can help to fight infection.
These fresh herbs have been traditionally used by ayurveda for boosting our immunity and various other reasons such as detoxification, anti-aging, weight loss etc. These ayurvedic ingredients with a lot of others have been trusted by the ayurveda practitioners for long-long time. The goodness of these ingredients can be found in Arunveda’s immunity boosting capsules. Buy immunity boosting products online by Arunveda and let your immunity win every battle it fights.