Remedy
Cough & Cold shelfAjwain Steam for Nasal Congestion
When nose completely blocked, during cold/sinus episodes.
From the household notebook
“Naak band hai? Ajwain steam lo — 5 minute mein khul jaayegi!”
Dadima’s tip: Ajwain ko thoda koot lo pehle — zyada khushboo niklegi.
You will need
Ingredients
ajwain (carom seeds)
1 tbspAvailability Available abroad
boiling water
1 large potAvailability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Boil water, add ajwain
- Drape towel over head and pot
- Inhale steam through nose 5-8 minutes
- Keep eyes closed
Works best for
nasal congestionblocked nosesinus pressureband naak
Dosage
2-3 times daily, especially before bed
When not to use
Avoid if you have asthma or small children are unsupervised near boiling water.