Desi Nuskhe: Traditional Home Remedies For Seasonal Cold

As the weather turns cooler, these traditional Indian home remedies are commonly used to ease seasonal cold symptoms. These are traditional dietary practices, not medical treatments — see a doctor for persistent or severe symptoms.

1. Adrak-tulsi kadha: A decoction of ginger, tulsi (holy basil) leaves, black pepper, and a little jaggery, boiled in water — a household staple across most Indian regions.

2. Haldi doodh (turmeric milk): Warm milk with a pinch of turmeric, often taken before bed.

3. Steam inhalation: Inhaling steam from hot water, sometimes with a few drops of ajwain (carom seeds) or eucalyptus oil, to ease nasal congestion.

4. Honey and ginger: A spoon of honey with fresh ginger juice, taken to soothe a scratchy throat.

5. Gargling with warm salt water: A simple, widely recommended practice for throat irritation.