Kashaya is a decoction prepared by boiling a powder prepared using herbs and spices. This home remedy when consumed gives relief from common cold and cough. If consumed everyday gives very good immunity against many viral diseases. A kind of immunity booster!
Time Required: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
½ Cup Coriander seeds
5 one-inch piece Athimadhura / Indian Liquorice
10 Peppercorns
2” Dry Ginger
15 Hippali / Long Pepper
2tbsp Dry Tulasi / Holy Basil or few fresh Tulasi leaves
5 one-inch piece Cinnamon
4 – 5 Cloves
1tsp Turmeric Powder
Method:
Grind all the ingredients to a powder, sieve and store in airtight containers.
For Kashaya:
Add 1tbsp of Kashaya powder to 1 glass of water and boil for 2 minutes.
Sieve and serve.