Nasal congestion in children:Crush a fistful of ajwain and tie up in a
cotton napkin and place it near the pillow.
Common Cold,Congestion in the chest: Boil 1/2 tsp ajwain along with 1
pinch of turmeric powder, in half a cup of water.Cool.Add 1 tsp honey and
drink.Inhale vapours of ajwain boiling in a pan of water.
Cough: Mix 1/2 tsp ajwain seeds,2 cloves and a pinch of salt.Powder and
sip with a little warm water frequently.
Respiratory problem due to blockage of dried phlegm: Crush 2 tsp
ajwain seeds.Mix in a glass of buttermilk and drink- Baking Soda ~ Pakane ka Soda
Baking Soda, alias sodium bicarbonate, is a naturally occurring substance that is
found in all living things, where it helps regulate their pH balance. Because beans
produce gas, they are soaked in water with a little baking soda. - Basil ~ Tulsi
Herbalists have recommended basil for years for stomach cramps, vomiting and
constipation. Basil contains compounds known as phyto-chemicals that possess
strong anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and immune-enhancing properties
that promote general health and support the body's natural defense against
germs, disease, and stress. - Holy Basil(Tulsi):
Holy Basil is a well-known small herb in India about 1 to 3 feet high. It is found in
most of the gardens. It is cultivated for its medicinal value and worship in Hindu
temples, especially by the Vaishnavites.
There are two important varieties. One is black and the other white. The black
variety is most efficacious medicinally. There are the red and blue varieties also.
The other varieties are mul-tulasi, kal-tulasi, nai-tulasi, 'iruneetu pacchalai', etc.
The white variety is called Siva-tulasi also The black one is called Krishnatulasi.
Tiruneetu Pacchalai is also called Vibhuti-pacchalai or Rama-tulasi. In Hindi it is
called Sabja.
The leaves possess stimulant, expectorant, aromatic, carminative, anti-febric,
anti-periodic and diaphoretic properties. The seed is a demulcent.
The whole Tulsi plant is used for medicinal purpose but the leaves are generally
used. The leaf checks the formation of sputum in the respiratory passages. It is
beneficial in bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, influenza, consumption and
asthma. It is beneficial in every disease where there is excess of sputum.