Immunity Boosters | Immune Boosting Foods

Seasonal changes cause a disturbance of doshas in our boy. This is why we become more susceptible to colds, coughs and allergies. Our body is part of nature and keeping it in rhythm with nature by ingesting natural products ensures a disease free and strong system.

The reason why practitioners of sanatan kriya never fall sick and or get depressed is because they use natural products to correct the imbalance in their bodies.

Here are some Immune Boosting Foods made from easily available natural herbs that also called immunity boosters.

These infusions are not to be confused with medicines and neither are medicines to be discontinued while having these infusions. These tonics are also not a treatment if had in isolation, but they definitely are very effective preventives and complement all forms of treatments and medical advice.

Tulsi (holy basil) is one of the most easily available herbs in our country and also happens to be one of the best immunity builders. It’s good for all prakriti (all doshas) types, but excess use is not advised for those with pitta constitution. All rasayans have some effect on improving the functional capacity of the brain also.

The same goes for honey too. Honey, for preparation of ayurvedic formulae, should be preferably at least one year old. Take a teaspoon of tulsi juice mixed with a teaspoon of honey everyday. This formula is potent enough to fight almost all kinds of viral infections and weaknesses. In case a person is already unwell, it helps in speedy recovery.

Thyme is also a very effective immunity booster, especially for viral, fungal and bacterial infections and can be had at any time of the day. Take eight to ten leaves of fresh thyme plant and pour boiling hot water in it. Keep this covered for five minutes then sip it without sugar or milk. No addictives are to added. You can use the dry herb also but the quantity should be doubled.

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