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Updated: Dec 26, 2025 09:01 PM IST
Shweta Shah shares a kadha recipe with easily available spices like clove, black pepper and celery that will help keep the respiratory tract phlegm-free.
The cold of winter has set in and with the falling temperatures, seasonal cough and cold have also increased.
It is a well-known fact that cold weather alone is not responsible for this disease; The credit for this goes to germs like rhinovirus. However, low temperatures make symptoms worse.
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If respiratory illnesses become particularly severe, it can result in severe chest congestion and fatigue. In those cases medical intervention becomes necessary.
However, it is wise to exercise caution before reaching that stage. One way to do this is by taking the help of home remedies, which have stood the test of time for a long time in saving us from everyday ailments.
Taking to Instagram on December 25, Mumbai-based nutritionist Shweta Shah shared the recipe of a traditional decoction that not only suppresses the symptoms but also actively aids in the clearance of mucus from the body. It’s a sharp, down-to-earth preparation that shows how effective solutions can often be derived from basic kitchen items.
Benefits of decoction that relieves cough
In her post, Shweta shared four health benefits that can be availed from her cough-clearing kadha. they include:
- melting stubborn phlegm
- clearing congestion and cough
- Relaxing the lungs and helping with easy breathing
- Boosting digestion and immunity
Ingredients for decoction:
- 2 cloves
- 2 black peppers
- 1 teaspoon jaggery powder
- 1 pinch black salt
- 1 pinch dry ginger powder
- 1 pinch oregano
Method of preparation:
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl
- Add 1 glass of water and boil
- reduce the liquid by half
- Drink it slowly while it is still hot.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions you may have about a medical condition.
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