An effective Concoction for cold and cough

Oregano is an excellent expectorant and also has powerful flu-fighting properties since it is antibacterial, antifungal, and an antioxidant. Tulsi leaves are proven to be natural expectorant that clears chest congestion. Betel leaves are well known for reducing Respiratory issues and also have analgesic properties that reduces the body pain endured during cold . Peppercorns are said to melt down the excess mucus. When all these are combined, they do make an excellent concoction for cold and cough..

Cold & Cough Concoction Recipe – Stepwise pics follow the below printable description:

An effective Concoction for cold and cough

 

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Prep time

2 mins

Cook time

8 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

Serves: ¼ cup

Ingredients

• Oregano leaves - 3 small leaves
• Betel leaf - 1
• Tulsi leaves - 10 to 15 small leaves
• Peppercorns - 6
• Palm candy crystals - 1 tsp
• Water - ½ cup

Instructions

1. Take 3 oregano/omavalli/karpuravalli/sambaravalli leaves and wash well in water. Do not squeeze the leaves while washing as it might expel the medicinal juice from the leaves.
2. Take a betel leaf/vetrilai aka vethalai and wash well in water, without squeezing the leaf.
3. Take 2 to 3 tender stems of Tulsi plant and just pluck out the leaves, discarding the stem. Then wash well in water, without squeezing the leaves.
4. Take washed leaves of Tulsi, betel and oregano in a plate. Roughly, tear all the leaves to pieces.
5. In a pan, take 6 peppercorns and dry roast in sim for 2 minutes.
6. Pour ½ cup water to the pan and add the washed & torn leaves.
7. Add 1 tsp palm candy crystals/Panangalkandu(whole or powdered). Refer notes below for additional info.
8. Let it boil in medium flame until the water is halved.
9. After 5 to 10 mins, once the water is halved, switch off the stove and pour the concoction to a bowl/glass through a strainer.
10. Press with a spoon to extract all the drops from the leaves. Discard the leaves and the concoction is ready.

Notes

1.Palm candy crystals can be substituted with Palm sugar(Pananjarkarai) or Palm Jaggery(Karupatti). Do not add any other sweetener as any other form of sugar will increase the mucus secretion.
2.Once prepared, drink it fresh. Avoid storing and reheating. If you want to drink twice a day, just save some leaves to make next batch.
3.When you have cold/cough, drink this concoction daily(once or twice) for 3 to 5 days.
4.This can be given to 2+ years kids. Reduce the amount of leaves and pepper, when making for kids.
5.If you just have Oregano, then try Oregano tonic. If you just have betel leaf, then try Betel tonic. If you just have Tulsi leaves, then try Tulsi water. All these recipes are available in this website. If you have all 3 leaves, this is a very effective concoction for cold and cough.

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Preparation – How to make an effective concoction for cold and cough ?

1.Take 3 oregano/omavalli/karpuravalli/sambaravalli leaves and wash well in water. Do not squeeze the leaves while washing as it might expel the medicinal juice from the leaves.

2.Take a betel leaf/vetrilai aka vethalai and wash well in water, without squeezing the leaf.

3.Take 2 to 3 tender stems of Tulsi plant and just pluck out the leaves, discarding the stem. Then wash well in water, without squeezing the leaves.

4.Take washed leaves of Tulsi, betel and oregano in a plate. Roughly, tear all the leaves to pieces.

5.In a pan, take 6 peppercorns and dry roast in sim for 2 minutes.

6.Pour 1/2 cup water to the pan and add the washed & torn leaves.

7.Add 1 teaspoon palm candy crystals/Panangalkandu(whole or powdered). Refer notes below for additional info.

8.Let it boil in medium flame until the water is halved.

9.After 5 to 10 mins, once the water is halved, switch off the stove and pour the concoction to a bowl/glass through a strainer.

10.Press with a spoon to extract all the drops from the leaves. Discard the leaves and the concoction is ready.

Drink it when it is warm.

Tips/Tricks in making concoction for cold and cough:

• Palm candy crystals can be substituted with Palm sugar(Pananjarkarai) or Palm Jaggery(Karupatti). Do not add any other sweetener as any other form of sugar will increase the mucus secretion.
• Once prepared, drink it fresh. Avoid storing and reheating. If you want to drink twice a day, just save some leaves to make next batch.
• When you have cold/cough, drink this concoction daily(once or twice) for 3 to 5 days.
• This can be given to 2+ years kids. Reduce the amount of leaves and pepper, when making for kids.
• If you just have Oregano, then try Oregano tonic(link).. If you just have betel leaf, then try Betel tonic(link).. If you just have Tulsi leaves, then try Tulsi water(link). If you have all 3 leaves, this is a very effective concoction for cold and cough.