01/9 Drink this kadha everyday
01/9 Boosting your immunity is one of the best things you can do right now to prevent yourself from the dangerous COVID-19. Adding antioxidants and nutrient-rich food to your diet and following a healthy lifestyle habit is one way to strengthen your internal system. Another effective way is to drink herbal concoction. Sipping warm brew made with herbs and spices can help to strengthen your internal system and fight disease-causing pathogens. Here we have another excellent recipe to boost immunity which is vouched by Wellness coach Luke Coutinho. He recently took to his Instagram handle and shared the recipe of this herbal mixture that can help to boost your lung health and build immune health.
02/9 Ingredients
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
3-4 garlic cloves
1-inch grated ginger
7-8 tulsi leaves
1 tbsp Fenugreek (methi) seeds
03/9 How to prepare the drink
Take a deep pan and pour 2 litres of water into it. Add a cinnamon stick, garlic cloves, ginger and tulsi leaves and fenugreek seeds into the water and let it boil for a few minutes. Once the water starts boiling turn the flame low and let the concoction simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the gas off and let the drink cool down. Strain the drink before pouring it into a bottle. Consume at least 250 ml mixture twice a day and add lemon before consuming it. You can store the drink all day out of the fridge. Best sipped warm.
04/9 The benefits of drinking this concoction
All the ingredients used to prepare this concoction are commonly found in every Indian kitchen. Putting them together can increase the potential benefit of the mixture.
05/9 Tulsi leaves
Tulsi leaves act as a natural immunity booster. Having a few tulsi leaves every day can fight infection and inflammation. Its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties can fight the virus and prevent respiratory infection. The herb can also help to prevent fever, common cold, cough and other viral infections.
06/9 Cinnamon
The aromatic spice that is often used to prepare sweet dishes is a rich source of antioxidants like polyphenols and proanthocyanidins. The antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties of the spice can help reduce the chances of infections by foreign pathogens.
07/9 Fenugreek or methi seeds
The potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of fenugreek seeds can help in averting water retention and preventing flatulence, indigestion and other digestive issues. Besides, the amino acids compounds in fenugreek seeds stimulate insulin secretion and help in regulating blood sugar levels.
08/9 Garlic
Taking garlic can help to boost the number of virus-fighting T-cells in your bloodstream. Whole garlic contains a compound called alliin, which turns into compound allicin, the main active ingredient in garlic. This compound can help fight infection and prevent diseases.
