It’s that time of the year when there’s water everywhere! And as much as we love the rain for making our world cool and green, you have to admit that it also brings with it a list of ailments. The rainy season is when you get a cold; cough and upset stomach the most. So here are a few home remedies to help you deal with these problems. Try them out and enjoy the rains without worrying about falling ill.
For a Cold and Cough
Take about 1 1⁄2 cup of water. Add 2-3 cloves, 2-3 pieces of black peppers (whole miri) and a few pieces of lemon grass (just cut a long leaf of lemon grass into 4-5 pieces). Now put this on the gas to boil. Once it starts to boil, add a teaspoon of sugar. Reduce the fl ame and let it simmer for a minute. Then turn off the gas, strain and drink the concoction. Have this at night before going to bed for 5 days, and we guarantee you, your cold and cough will be gone!
For a Stomach Upset
Put half a teaspoon of coffee powder in a mug. To this add half a teaspoon of nutmeg powder and a teaspoon of sugar. Now pour hot water over it. Stir well and drink up. Your loose motions will stop in half an hour. But REMEMBER: you should not have coffee unless you take it for medicinal use. Coffee contains caffeine which can be bad for children’s health if taken too often.
Stomach Ache and Nausea
Eat half a teaspoon of fennel (saunf). Make sure you chew well. After this have half a glass of warm water. If your stomach ache persists, mix some asafoetida (hing) in water and rub the mixture on your tummy. This will defi nitely drive away the pain!
