Changing weather and the problem of cough and cold, make this herbal cough syrup shot at home, the dirt in the lungs will be cleared.

News India Live, Digital Desk: With Chaitra Navratri, the weather patterns are changing rapidly in North India. The scorching sun and mild cold of morning and evening have created problems of cough, cold and sore throat in every house. Cough syrups available in the market often cause sleepiness and lethargy, but Ayurveda has a very safe and effective solution in the form of ‘Herbal Shots’. This home remedy, prepared from some selected items kept in the kitchen, not only eliminates dry and mucus-filled cough, but also strengthens your immunity. Let us know the easy method of making it and the correct way of consuming it. Magic Ingredients for Herbal Cough Syrup Shot To prepare this natural remedy, you will need these 5 things: Ginger juice: 2 tablespoons (natural anti-biotic). Honey: 1 tablespoon (soothes the lining of the throat). Black pepper powder: a pinch (helps in expelling mucus). Basil leaves extract: 1 teaspoon. (Power to fight infection). Lemon juice: Half teaspoon (Vitamin C and detox). Method of preparation: ‘Health shot’ will be ready in minutes. Ginger and basil extract: First of all, grate the ginger and extract its fresh juice. Similarly, crush 8-10 basil leaves and extract its juice. Prepare the mixture: Mix ginger and basil juice in a small bowl. Now add honey and ground black pepper in it. Final touch: Finally add a few drops of lemon juice and whisk it well until it looks like a thick syrup. Lukewarm (alternative): If the cough is chronic or with mucus, then make this mixture lukewarm, it provides instant soothing to the throat. Correct way of consumption and precautionsAdults: One twice a day (in the morning and before sleeping at night) Take a tablespoon. Children: Half a teaspoon is sufficient (avoid giving honey to children younger than 1 year). Rule: Do not drink water for at least 30 minutes after drinking this syrup, so that the herbs can show their effect on the throat. Why is this syrup effective? According to Ayurveda, ginger and black pepper have a hot nature which melts and expels the ‘mucus’ accumulated in the body. Honey acts as a ‘natural suppressant’ which stops coughing at night and prevents sleep disturbance. At the same time, basil is full of anti-viral properties which prevent the infection from spreading. This shot is not only a medicine but also a great detox drink that helps in lung detox.