Monsoon is one of the favourite seasons in India and is known for creating an earthy fragrance and romantic weather with a flow of raindrops. Only enjoying the monsoon is not enough, but it's also important to take care of your body during these days, as sickness with waterborne diseases, flu and fever, cold and cough, malaria and dengue, and other health concerns is quite common on rainy days.
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This shift in season also gives a hint about your responsibilities to include some important herbs, which go well during this monsoon season. So here are the six herbs that you should include in your daily routine so that monsoon can’t affect your health:
6 Herbs For Your Monsoon Diet
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Ashwagandha is known for its wide medicinal properties; consuming it may help reduce stress and anxiety. In monsoon, consuming ashwagandha can help your body to boost health, calm the brain, reduce swelling, and balance your blood pressure level. You can incorporate ashwagandha by taking it in the evening or after dinner.
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Giloy
Fever and flu are most common during monsoon; here Giloy is another curative herb that has antipyretic properties that help in managing these symptoms. Additionally, it is an anti-inflammatory herb, which helps to boost the immunity in the body to fight against common monsoon infections. You can consume Giloy in juice or powdered form during the monsoon.
Triphala
Triphala, which means the mixture of three fruits, which are amla (Amlaki), bibhitaki (behada), and harada (Haritaki). Triphala is the best source of Vitamin C and acts as a cleanser and detoxifier in the body, which manages the normal constipation problems and aids digestion during monsoon. Consumption of triphala can be done directly in the raw form with warm water, or you can consult your doctor for triphala capsules.
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Ginger
Ginger is a staple in monsoon weather in the morning cup of tea or in a savoury ginger soup; it is usually incorporated by every Indian household in their daily routine.
But do you know how you get benefits from this herb? Despite its pungent flavour and aroma, the presence of gingerol, which is a major bioactive component present in ginger, possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial functions that might help in relieving nausea.
Turmeric
Turmeric is another mainstay ingredient in Indian households, also known for its medicinal properties, which are beneficial during monsoons. It is usually believed that to kick start your day or relax at night, one comforting and healthy way is a warm cup of turmeric milk. Turmeric in monsoon helps to fight inflammation and boost immunity in your body.
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Tulsi
Tulsi is also known as holy basil; despite holding a deep cultural significance in Hinduism, it also has a great medicinal significance. According to studies, the consumption of leaves can help in reducing the blood sugar level. Additionally, it has been reported by an ayurvedic institute that tulsi helps to relieve anxiety, cough, asthma, diarrhoea, fever, dysentery, arthritis, eye diseases, otalgia, and indigestion during monsoon.