This is a well-known home remedy for common cold. Indian
Borage is being used for many years in treating cold & cough. The fresh
leaves can be crushed and the juice can be applied on forehead and around
nostrils in case of mild headache and nasal blockage. The extract is a good remedy especially for
children.
Ingredients:
Dodda patre/ Indian Borage leaves – 10
Honey – 1tsp
Method:
Pick fresh
Dodda patre/ Indian Borage/ Mexican mint leaves. Wash these leaves clean in
running water. Take a tadka pan or any clean small pan and heat the leaves
until all of them get wilted. Switch off the stove and allow cooling down. Now
crush the leaves with clean fingers and squeeze to get the juice of it. 1-2 tsp
juice can be extracted from it. Collect the juice in a bowl. Add equal amount
of honey to the dodda patre juice. Mix well. Consuming this tea 2 times a day is
quick remedy for common cold, cough & fever. Do this on initial days of
catching cold.
Dosage:
* Infants
of 6 months to 1 year – ¼ tsp
1 - 3 years
– ½ tsp
3 - 6 years
– 1 tsp
Above 6
years – 5 – 10 ml
*Take precautions
and monitor if any side effects such as constipation due to consumption.
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