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Ayurvedic And Home Remedies To Help Fight Covid-19 Pandemic

India's fight against coronavirus continues today in 2021 as well. The vaccination drives are taking place in full-fledged action. However, prevention and precaution measures can help us ensure our safety at this crucial hour. Here are some Ayurvedic and home remedies that may enhance and boost your immunity and prevent the risks of Covid-19. Remember, only a stellar immune system will help to give a tough fight against coronavirus.

• Stay hydrated.  Drink a lot of water throughout the day.
  
  
• Take two glasses of water and add half a teaspoon of ginger powder, pepper powder, and long pepper powder. You can get this mixture directly as well. It is known as Trikatu Churna. Boil this mixture until it reduces to half of its quantity. Add some Tulsi leaves and jaggery as per your taste requirement. Drink this solution twice a day, an hour before your meals. This decoction may help in curing the respiratory symptoms you experience.
  
  
• Take warm water and add a pinch of turmeric and salt to it. Gargle with that mixture. Triphala, a combination of dried fruits of Emblica Officinalis, Terminalia Chebula, Terminalia Billerica, can also help gargle. These will help with clearing a choked throat. Triphala is a rich source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A as well.
  
  
• Taking steam is one of the best options for home remedies. Inhale the steam with carom seeds (Ajwain), mint leaves (Pudina), or Eucalyptus oil twice a day.  
  
  
• Amla juice, lemon water, and juice of citrus fruits help hydrate and give vitamin C to your body. Vitamin C is vital for your immunity system. Along with it, Amla treats cold, chronic bronchitis and helps the respiratory system.  
  
  
• Tinospora cordifolia commonly known as Giloy works like magic against viral load, fever and infections. 
  
  
• The mixture of Amla, cucumber and apple juice can make wonders happen. It helps you feel more energetic and hydrated. 
  
  
• Add Sattu in buttermilk or water and drink it. Sattu is a powder made from roasted chana. It is a rich source of protein and also a probiotic.
  
  
• Try and give a good amount of sunlight to your body. Morning sunlight is a good source of Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps in strengthening bones.
  
  
• A teaspoon of Honey may prove beneficial in reducing your cough.
  
  
• Eating fresh and organic fruits and vegetables can increase immunity and provide your body will all the essential nutrients.
  
  
• Make sure your daily food contains Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin, Ginger, and Garlic. These spices have antibiotic and anti-inflammatory qualities. Also, these will keep your taste buds active. These spices have been used for ages to fight against flu, cold, and viral fevers.
  
  
• Although Neem doesn't have the best taste, it has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal qualities. Neem is immensely helpful to boost your immunity. 
  
  
• You can add Ashwagandha to your herbal tea or in boil water and consume it. It is capable of reducing stress levels and calming senses. Also, it induces a night of sound sleep. 

Ayurveda has been the best method to prevent diseases since traditional times. Above mentioned remedies are tried and tested. Although along with home remedies and the magic of Ayurveda, you have to consume a balanced and nutritious diet. A balanced diet, meditation, and yoga will add to the process of strengthening the immune system. During this unprecedented time, it is essential to ensure our safety. Follow the guidelines by wearing a mask and keeping social distance. Staying at home and taking all the preliminary precautions, and trying home remedies will help us get through this phase. Remember, this too shall pass. Stay safe, stay healthy. 

Please share this information if anyone get benefited, it would be great. Let's defeat the Covid-19 together.

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Shruti Srivastva | Life Within