Ayurvedic Herbal Ghee for Cough Relief

This remedy contains only two ingredients other than ghee. It is prepared as per the traditional Ayurvedic Ghrita preparation.

What You Need?

1. Ghee – 50 ml
2. Water – 400 ml
3. Guduchi (Giloy – Indian Tinospora) – 25 grams
4. Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) – 25 grams

The preparation involves 2 steps.

Step 1. Make Herbal Decoction –

1. 25 Grams each of Giloy and Kantakari powders are added to 400 ml of water.
2. It is boiled till 100 ml of Kashayam (water decoction) is prepared.
3. The decoction is filtered.

Step 2. Preparation of Herbal Ghee –

1. 50 Grams Ghee is taken in a wide mouthed vessel.
2. The above water decoction is added to the ghee.
3. Half to one tablespoon of fine powders of each of Giloy (Tinospora) and Kantakari are added to the ghee.
4. This mixture is boiled in mild fire till all the moisture content from the vessel is evaporated.
5. At the end, loss of total moisture is confirmed by putting the ghee on fire.
6. If there is no sound of water, then it indicates that the process is complete.

Shelf Life – one year

Dose –

1. This ghee, half a teaspoon once or twice a day, before food, is administered.
2. Hot water is advised after taking ghee.
3. It can be taken for a period of one month.

Benefits –

1. Both Giloy and Kantakari are very effective against cough and respiratory tract infection.
2. Giloy is known for its immune boosting and anti inflammatory effects.
3. This herbal ghee is useful for people suffering from dry cough for a long period of time. Side Effects and Precautions – People with diabetes and high BP, pregnant and lactating mothers should seek medical advice before trying this home remedy.

Side Effects and Precautions –

People with diabetes and high BP, pregnant and lactating mothers should seek medical advice before trying this home remedy.