Protect yourself from infections in monsoon with these simple kitchen remedies

Monsoon brings along with it pleasant weather, lush greenery, and the much-needed respite from the scorching summer heat. But along with this, the monsoon also brings several illnesses and infections.

Nutritionist Pooja Makhija took to Instagram to share a video, explaining the benefits of eating three medicinal herbs that can prevent infection. She captioned the post as “The monsoon season is associated with infections and diseases, mainly because of the change in weather, drop in humidity, waterlogging, mosquito breeding. Protect yourself and your loved ones with these simple kitchen pharmacy tools.”

The three hoke remedies she talked about are:

1. Mulethi or Licorice: Mulethi is an age-old ayurvedic remedy for cold, congestion, and sore throat. You can grind it root into a powder or boil it like a kadha to help protect yourself and your family from illness.

2. Curcumin: Curcumin is a natural antibiotic. It is a bright yellow chemical produced by plants of the Curcuma longa species and are present naturally in turmeric. It is anti-inflammatory. Pooja suggests using natural curcumin first rather than opting for the pharmaceutical one.

3. Garlic: Eating raw garlic cloves first thing in the morning on an empty stomach has various health benefits. Garlic is anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal, and antiprotozoal. It is the best home remedy for persistent cold and cough, it helps rid the body of mucus formation. Allicin is the active compound found in garlic that gets activated when you cut or crush it.