Kadha recipe to protect your lungs from pollution this winter

Every year, from post-Diwali to February, the air becomes heavier, and our lungs take a hit. Between festive smoke, traffic pollution, and winter smog, our energy and immunity often drop alongside the AQI. Nutritionist Leema Mahajan recently shared a simple homemade kadha that can help support your lungs and overall respiratory health naturally during this time.

This kadha doesn’t replace clean air, but it strengthens your lungs to cope better with pollution and seasonal challenges. Regular consumption supports respiratory immunity, reduces irritation, and helps the body flush out environmental toxins. Think of it as a daily shield for your lungs.

Tulsi is known for its lung-cleansing properties. It helps clear mucus, soothes the respiratory tract, and supports smoother breathing. Including tulsi in your daily kadha can make your lungs more resilient against airborne pollutants and seasonal irritants.

Cloves reduce throat irritation and protect lung tissue from pollution damage. They have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to prevent minor infections and keeping your respiratory system calm and healthy during winter months.

Curcumin in turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory compound. It helps reduce irritation in the lungs, supports detoxification, and can protect against the inflammatory effects of smoke and smog. Turmeric also enhances overall immunity.

Black pepper improves the absorption of turmeric, making the curcumin more effective. It also has mild detoxifying properties and helps your body flush out toxins faster, making the kadha more potent for respiratory and immune support.

Jaggery acts like a natural cleanser for the lungs, helping remove fine dust and pollutants, while lemon juice adds vitamin C to strengthen immunity and improve oxygen flow. Together, they make the kadha soothing, nutritious, and highly effective during winter and pollution-heavy months.

Drink this kadha warm, once a day, preferably in the morning or evening. This recipe shared by Nutritionist Leema Mahajan helps reduce coughs, clears the chest, and supports better breathing even on poor-air days. Incorporating it as a winter ritual strengthens your lungs naturally while keeping you energized and protected.

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