Existing vehicular pollution in Delhi and other neighbouring cities,  is making the air condition worse. Hospitals are reporting a significant spike in respiratory conditions this week. But there are ways you can minimise the ill effects of this nasty pollution that’s hurting your lungs. We spoke to Ayurvedic experts to know about hacks that can help you survive this menace.
1) NEEM

Dr Nitin Rajan Kochar (MD) (Ayurveda), Hon. Ayurveda consultant at K E M hospital, Parel, Mumbai suggests, “There are herbal preparations, which adsorb pollutants and may also help detoxify the effects.” One must wash the skin, hair with neem leaves boiled in the water. It will clear the pollutants stuck to skin and mucosal membrane. If possible, also try to eat three to four leaves at least twice a week. It helps to purify blood and lymphatic tissue.

2) TULSI (BASIL)

Tulsi (basil) should be planted at every house to absorb the pollution. In addition, one should drink 10-15 ml of tulsi juice as it helps clear pollutants from the respiratory tract, adds Dr Kochar.

3) TURMERIC (HALDI)

“Turmeric powder half teaspoon with 1 tablespoon of ghee or honey, should be taken empty stomach in the morning,” advises Dr. Lipsa Shah, Hon. Ayurveda Consultant at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai.

4) GHEE

Dr Shah recommends, “One can put 2 drops of cow ghee in each nostril every day in the morning and at bed time to stay clear from pollutants.” Dr Kochar adds, “It is important to have two to three teaspoon of homemade ghee daily. It is very much useful to chelate the toxic effects of metals like lead and mercury and does not allow them to accumulate in bones, kidneys and liver.”

5) PIPPALI

Rosme Chaube, an Ayurvedic doctor says, “Pippali is one of the super herbs for purifying lungs that enable easy breathing. It’s very effective against lung infections due to its rejuvenative properties. A simple way to consume this is ¼ teaspoon Ginger, ¼ teaspoon turmeric and 1/8 teaspoon Pippali powder mixed in 1 tbsp honey and washed down with warm water. This should however be taken for maximum of seven days and not used in infants.”

6) TRIPHALA

Pollution causes imbalance in tridosha and Triphala helps restore the same, thus, bolstering immunity. One tablespoon of Triphala with 1 teaspoon of honey at night is the recommended dosage, recommends Dr Chaube.

7) POMEGRANATE JUICE

Drink pomegranate juice as it is known to purify blood and is also a brilliant cardio protective fruit.

8) MASSAGE

Dr Piyush Juneja, Vedicgram suggests a daily full-body warm oil massage aka Abhyangam, therefore, acts as a powerful recharger and rejuvenator of mind and body.

9) STEAM

Luke Coutinho, holistic healing expert recommends taking steam with 5-10 drops of eucalyptus oil or a drop of peppermint oil. This should be done for five minutes twice a day.

10) AYURVEDIC HERB SMOKE

Dhoop (smoke created in earthen bowl) of Guggulu and Aguru, which are Ayurvedic herbs can be used to prevent dampness in the house, which is a leading cause of allergic cold and breathlessness, adds Dr Shah.

11) WARM HOME COOKED FOOD

Eat home cooked, warm food instead of eating out at restaurants. Incorporate herbs like turmeric, cayenne pepper, carom seeds, ginger etc in food. Add some pepper, and basil leaves to your regular cup of chai.

12) PRACTICE BREATHING

Practice simple breathing asanas such as pranayam, kapalbhati and jal neti to combat the ill effects of pollution. “Inhale from nose and hold for four seconds. Exhale from nose and breathe out the maximum air you can from the nose and then open your mouth and push out the last air left with a sound. Do it in a standing position, 5-10 times a day,” suggests Luke.

Article Courtesy: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/home-remedies/12-Ayurvedic-hacks-to-survive-Delhis-nasty-pollution/articleshow/55288283.cms

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