Sitopaladi is an ancient Ayurvedic herbal remedy that helps treat respiratory problems. It is packed with antioxidants that relieve sore throats, colds, and congestion. Tap to read how to make sitopaladi churna at home to relieve cough.
Ingredients
One cup of sugar candy (mishri), half a cup of bamboo, one-third cup of pippali (long pepper), one tablespoon of cinnamon powder, and 20 cardamoms.
Grind mishri
Take a mixer and add one cup of mishri (sugar candy) to it. Blend it until it turns to powdered form.
Blend bamboo
In the same mixer, add bamboo with long pepper. Blend it to make a fine powder.
Add cardamom
Peel cardamom pieces individually and grind them as well to a fine powder.
Mix ingredients
Take a bowl and add the powdered sugar, bamboo and long pepper mixture, cardamom, and cinnamon powder. Stir it well to combine.
How to consume?
Mix half a teaspoon of powder with lukewarm water, honey, or desi ghee and take it once or twice a day as recommended by the doctor.
Information credits
This information is taken from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Sitopaladi is packed with Ayurvedic properties that help relieve cough.
Conclusion
This is an easy recipe to prepare sitopaladi churna at home to relieve cough. However, it is always advisable to consult a doctor.