Home made Kashayam (decoction) for common cold and cough

I remember, during my childhood days where my mom and Grandma used to give me the Kashayam, whenever I suffered from cold or cough. Trust me, it tasted so very well and was better than those cough syrups, which I used to hate taking them.

The Kashayam helped me in easing the symptoms of cold and cough and provided quick relief from runny nose and cough.

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The Kashayam can be prepared in a short time. 

Ingredients : -

1. Dhaniya(Coriander) - 1 cup.

2. Jeera(Cumin) - 1/2 cup.

3. Dry ginger powder - 1/2 cup.

4. Pepper 10-12 seeds. Alternatively 4-5 nos pippali can be used.
5. Lemon juice

6. Honey

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How to prepare Kashayam.

Step 1: Roast dhaniya(coriander) seeds and jeera(cumin) seeds separately till it turns slightly brown.

Step 2: Dry roast black pepper seeds for 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, Pippali can also be used in lieu of black pepper.

Step 3 : Grind the above ingredients coarsely.

Step 4 : Obtain dried ginger and grind it coarsely.

Step 5 : Mix all the items.

Step 6 :  Take 1-2 tsp Kashayam powder and pour it in a vessel containing water, say approx 200 ml(one glass).

Step 7 : Boil it for 4-5 minutes. Then filter the decoction.

Step 8 : Add 1-2 Tsp lemon juice & honey to it.

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Drinking the above will provide relief and will help in getting rid of cough and cold.