Ayush Kwath - Immunity Booster

According to health experts, a good immunity is necessary to help fight with corona virus. This virus is deadly for those who have low immunity and higher tendency to catch any infection easily. Ministry of Ayush has also recommended to have a healthy meal plan that helps in keeping the immune system good. The ayush ministry recommneds to use a simple formulation of herbs to form a decoction or kadha that is helpful in keeping the body's immunity ready to fight any infection. This "Ayush Kwath" can be easily prepared at home and it is available at medical stores also. This immunity booster ayush kwath is prepared from 4 herbs. Let's learn more about this -

Ayush Kwath is also known as Ayush Kudineer or Ayush Joshanda.

Ayush Kwath contains following four herbs -

1. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) - 4 parts
2. Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) - 2 parts
3. Sonth (Zingiber officinale) - 2 parts
4. Kaali Mirch (Piper nigrum) - 1 parts

Health benefits of above four ingredients -

• Tulsi - It has antioxidant properties, this is why it is good for immunity. It also acts as wormicidal (kills worms of the body) and a good expectorant (removes mucous from the body). Its intake helps in removing bad odour of the body.

• Dalchini - It keeps the digestion healthy, improves immunity and also helps in getting relief from painful conditions.

• Sonth - It helps in keeping good digestion and also helpful in problems like flu, cough, cold etc.

• Kaali Mirch - It has wormicidal properties and is good for digestion.

Ayush kwath is available in two forms - Powder and Tablets. Powder is used to prepare herbal tea and tablets are used for direct intake.

How to prepare Herbal Tea (or decoction or Kadha) from AYUSH KWATH Powder?

• Take 3 grams of Ayush Kwath Powder in 150 ml and boil it under medium flame for 5-10 minutes.

• Then filter it and drink hot as tea.

• As per taste, Gud (jaggery), Shakkar or fresh lemon juice may also be added.

How to consume AYUSH KWATH TABLETS?

• 1-2 Ayush Kwath Tablets can be consumed with warm water. To be taken once or twice a day or as advised by your doctor.

• OR  put one tablet of Ayush Kwath Tablet in half or 1 cup of hot water. It will start dissolving in a few seconds. Use a spoon to mix it and then consume hot. Using this method, the user may feel some irritation in the throat.

What are the benefits of ayush kwath?

Its regular intake may help in improving immunity and makes the body healthy to fight infections. It is helpful in flu symptoms also like sore throat, cough and cold etc.