Ayurvedic Medicine for Cough

In order to understand the ayurvedic medicine for cough, you need to first know the different forms of cough a person suffers from and their respective terminology in the science of ayurveda. The herbal remedies for cough are also included under ayurvedic medicines and they work wonders.

Let us start with the classification of coughs in ayurvedic science and then proceed with the medication. The 5 types of cough are kshayaja, kaphaja, vataja, pittaja and kshataja. Kshayaja and kshataja are the most serious condition where pus along with blood is sometimes observed with the sputum. Vataja is also known as hacking cough and a very dry phlegm comes out while coughing. Kaphaja is the condition when there's a slimy and thick mucus discharge while pittaja cough refers to the yellow sputum with streaks of blood in it.

Ayurvedic Herbs for Cough

Here's a list of herbs that offer effective treatment of cough and dryness in throat. While purchasing a cough syrup, you can check for these ingredients. They help in getting rid of cough very quickly.

• Garlic ~ Allium sativum
• Fenugreek ~ Trigonella foenum-graecum
• Euphorbia ~ Euphorbia hirta
• Clove ~ Syzygium aromaticum
• Butea ~ Butea monosperma
• Bay Berry ~ Myrica nagi
• Tulsi ~ Ocimum sanctum
• Black Pepper ~ Piper nigrum
• Licorice ~ Glycyrrhiza glabra
• Kasni ~ Cichorium intybus
• Belleric Myrobalan ~ Terminalia belerica
• Henna ~ Lawsonia inermis
• Turmeric ~ Curcuma longa
• Cinnamon ~ Cinnamomum verum

Ayurvedic Medication for Cough

Above mentioned list consists the names of few herbs that are used for effective treatment of cough and its associated symptoms. A formulation is made using these ingredients that serve as natural cough remedies. The preparation methods are presented to you in the following paragraphs.

Cough Formula #1
The best ayurvedic medicine for cough is made with ginger. Boil a few slices of ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, clove and fennel seeds in a cup of hot water. Steep the herbs for 10-15 minutes. Now strain them in another vessel and sip warm. This gives instant relief to people suffering from whooping cough.

Cough Formula #2
Powder licorice, basil leaves, cloves, ginger and cinnamon. Take enough quantity so that the mixture comes to at least 3 teaspoons. Boil one cup of water and mix the powder in it. You can add honey for a better taste. Drink the liquid warm to relieve your throat from irritation and constant coughing.

Cough Formula #3
Grind black pepper and cinnamon. Take 3 teaspoons of ghee and boil the ingredients in it. Mix them in the ghee while it boils. You can add a little water to dilute it. Let it cool a little and sip at one shot. You can also massage your child's throat and chest with the same. This is a very effectual ayurvedic medicine for cough in children.

Cough Formula #4
Boil raw turmeric in a glass of warm milk. Add a few saffron / kesar to it. Strain the milk once before drinking. You can also add turmeric powder or paste instead of raw. Drink the turmeric milk warm. You should consume this every morning to get quick results in a couple of day. This also helps to boost your immune system.

Cough Formula #5
One good homemade cough remedy is prepared from honey and basil leaves. In 2 teaspoons of honey grind 10 basil leaves. Make a paste and have it early morning. You can also mix lemon juice and water to the paste for dilution. This is a great treatment to get rid of cough naturally.

Cough Formula #6
You can make a solution by boiling fenugreek seeds, a few peppers and caraway seeds. Boil these ingredients along with a pinch of salt. Let is warm and then gargle with this solution thrice a day. You will get immense relief from sore throat and the dry cough will disappear within a few days.

Each of these are highly effective in alleviating the discomfort. The herbs will also strengthen you resistivity and immunity and you will be less susceptible to infections. Try them and get the quick results.