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Ayurveda Says These Herbs Help Prevent Monsoon-Related Diseases

Listed in this article are a few herbs that help in preventing monsoon-related diseases. Ckeck them out.

By Archana Mukherji

With the advent of monsoon, people are very much relieved after the hot summer and the scorching heat. However, the sudden climatic change that the body gets exposed to, can lead to various health issues like cold, cough, flu.

Also, there is a rise in the number of allergies and infection cases during the monsoons because of the high bacterial and germ presence in the air. With the increased humidity in the atmosphere during the monsoons, the body is also susceptible to various digestive problems.

Therefore, it is extremely essential for us to take preventive measures during the monsoon season to be able to combat illnesses before they affect us.

herbs to treat monsoon diseases

Ayurveda is an age old remedy that we have been using for various health problems. All these ayurvedic herbs that can prevent you from contracting various ailments also have the capacity to prevent the same if used in a timely manner.

There are a variety of ayurvedic herbs that can nourish specific physiological systems and processes that can help prevent several monsoon-related ailments and enable the body to fight against infections.

The greatest advantage of using such herbal plants is that they do not have any adverse effects or side effects.

In this article we will discuss some of these ayurvedic plants that can help to stay healthy during the monsoon.

1. Ashwagandha:

1. Ashwagandha:

A very popular herb used in many ayurvedic and siddha medicines is ashwagandha. It has great rejuvenating properties and is also often referred to as "Indian Ginseng". This herb is considered to have the strength of a horse due to its several medical properties.

Ashwagandha is instrumental in maintaining a healthy balance between the nervous system, endocrine glands and immune system. It has been proven to be extremely effective in reducing the harmful effects of long term stress.

This precious herb is well known for its capacity to promote energy and stamina in the body. By increasing the strength of the immune system, ashwagandha also plays a vital role in increasing the recovery capacity of the body.

Hence, this herb comes very handy during monsoon seasons. If a person gets affected by a cold or cough during monsoons, then it adversely affects the stamina, leading to a feeling of weakness and fatigue. Consuming ashwagandha during this time will help you to restore your stamina and strengthen the body. Adding this herb to your health routine can keep you strong and let you enjoy the monsoon season.

2. Holy Basil (Tulsi):

2. Holy Basil (Tulsi):

Holy Basil is commonly called Tulsi in India. It is grown in almost all houses in India because it is considered a holy plant and also has a lot of medicinal properties. The key reason why many people in India consider this a sacred plant is because of the numerous healing properties that it has. Tulsi plant is easy to grow; hence, it is available easily everywhere in abundance.

The leaves of the Tulsi plant when consumed, aid the mobilization of mucus and suppress cough. It also provides relief from chest congestion by dilating the airways in the lungs. This herb modulates a healthy immune response and supports early recovery from respiratory illness. Tulsi leaves can be added to your daily cup oftea. It can be used as an ingredient in various food products as well. It can be consumed in capsule or liquid form.

Tulsi has also been used in Ayurveda for many decades and is used as an anti-tussive to clear excess dampness in thelungs. During the monsoons the feeling of dampness in one's throat, nose and lungs is very common. Hence, having Tulsi every day during the monsoons will reduce dampness and clear the lungs.

3. Triphala:

3. Triphala:

Another herb very widely used in Ayurveda is Triphala. "Tri" refers to "three"; hence, as the name suggests, this is not a single herb but a combination of three herbs - Amla (Emblica officinalis), Belleric myrobalan and Chebulic myrobalan. Triphala supports normal detoxification of the bowels and aids normal bowel movements.

The active constituents derived from these three fruits exert strong antioxidant effects and promote bowel wellness. Having Triphala before each meal can help you to obtain full therapeutic effect. As the humidity in the atmosphere is high during monsoons, the digestive capability of the body goes down. During such times, the consumption of Triphala helps bring the digestive processes back to normalcy.

4. Guduchi:

4. Guduchi:

Guduchi, which has the botanical name Tinospora Cordifolia is an ancient, important, famous, powerful and divine herb which is full of medicinal properties used in many Indian ayurvedic medicines for curing many diseases. It is called Jivanti, which means life giving, because it can literally give your life back.

Guduchi heals the body from various diseases. It is an excellent herb to be consumed as an immune booster and a powerful nutritive general tonic to fight against many diseases. It is considered to be one of the best rejuvenating herbs in ayurveda.

This plant has many properties like antioxidant, antitumor, hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, diuretic and antipyretic property. Guduchi is good for treating liver disorders due to infections like hepatitis. It is a wonderful blood purifier too. It is a handy household remedy for chronic fever, relieving burning sensation, increasing energy and appetite.

With bacteria and germs on the rise during monsoons, the chances of succumbing to infections and allergies are very common. Guduchi can help build immunity of the body to fight against bacteria and germs.

5. Purple fruited pea egg-plant or Thai nightshade:

5. Purple fruited pea egg-plant or Thai nightshade:

Solanum Trilobatum is the botanical name of the purple fruited pea egg-plant or Thai nightshade. Most people may be aware of this herb. It is a herb found in southern India which has leaves with thorns and the plant flowers beautifully in purple. It is a creeper and is an effective herb used in curing cold and cough. This herb can be used for children and adults. It is a must use herb during monsoon. This must be made fresh to get good medicinal values. It can also be consumed as a syrup.

Story first published: Monday, June 19, 2017, 11:38 [IST]
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