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Chest Congestion causing Breathing Problems
Chest Congestion causing breathing problems

What is chest congestion?

Blockage in the chest which reduces free flow of oxygen to the lungs.

Causes

Sudden change in temperature, phlegm.

Symptoms

Laboured breathing, sometimes cold and cough also, body ache.

Remedy (Nuskhe)

  • Grind ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds (sarson) to a smooth paste.  Mix with honey and eat.
  • Mix equal quantities of mustard powder (sarson) and rice flour.  Add some water and boil until it reaches a paste-like consistency.  Spread on a handkerchief and foment the chest and neck when bearably hot.
  • Add to ½ litre (2½ cups) of boiling water, 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain) powder and 1 teaspoon turmeric (haldi) powder.  Cool.  Take 1 tablespoon of this mixture along with 1 teaspoon honey.