Kadha Recipe: Herbal Immunity Booster Drink (Ayurvedic Remedy) 🌿
🍵 What is Kadha?
Kadha (also known as Ayurvedic herbal tea or decoction) is an ancient Indian immunity-boosting drink, made by boiling healing herbs and spices in water. It is used in Ayurveda to prevent cold, cough, flu, sore throat, and improve digestion and immunity.
This all-natural remedy uses everyday Indian spices like tulsi, ginger, black pepper, and turmeric to cleanse your system and strengthen your internal defense.
🌱 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Tulsi Leaves (or dry) | 5–7 leaves | Antibacterial, antiviral, immune-boosting |
| Fresh Ginger (grated) | 1 inch | Anti-inflammatory, good for digestion |
| Black Peppercorns | 4–5 crushed | Clears congestion, rich in antioxidants |
| Cinnamon Stick | 1 small piece | Regulates blood sugar, warms the body |
| Turmeric Powder | ½ tsp | Powerful anti-inflammatory and antiseptic |
| Cloves (optional) | 2–3 | Relieves sore throat |
| Water | 2 cups | Base |
| Honey or Jaggery (optional) | 1 tsp | Natural sweetener (add only after boiling) |
🍲 How to Prepare
1. In a pan, add 2 cups of water.
2. Add tulsi leaves, grated ginger, cinnamon, crushed peppercorns, cloves, and turmeric.
3. Boil the mixture on low flame for 10–15 minutes until it reduces to half.
4. Strain the kadha into a cup.
5. Add honey or jaggery if you prefer a mild sweetness. (Never boil honey.)
🕒 When to Drink Kadha?
✅ Morning or evening (on an empty stomach or after light meals)
✅ 1 cup daily during flu season or when feeling low on energy
❌ Not more than 2 cups a day (too much heat can imbalance Pitta)
⚖️ Ayurvedic Benefits
Balances: Vata and Kapha doshas
Uses: Cold, cough, sore throat, low immunity, or seasonal flu
Effect: Heating and detoxifying
📌 Pro Tips
- Store kadha in a flask and sip throughout the day.
- Add lemon juice (optional) once it cools, for Vitamin C.
- Use jaggery instead of honey if giving to children (above 5 years).
💬 Final Thought
This homemade kadha is a time-tested elixir — straight from grandma’s kitchen and Ayurvedic texts. Make it a daily habit, especially during monsoon and winter, to keep illnesses at bay.