Invigorates & purifies the blood, improves digestion.
Gently wash away mucous, dust, pollen, and irritants. A nasal wash can be as routine as brushing your teeth.
Penetrating salve that opens up the lungs and circulation, having a general clearing effect. Avoid overuse and strong doses.
Calming, muscle relaxing bath with epsom salts (magnesium)
For example, a ginger rosemary hot water foot soak.
A hot shower can relax nerves, help expectorate mucus, and the steam can reduce irritation of the throat and lungs.
Inhaling steam may soothe irritated lungs and break up mucus. May include essential oils. Use a pot of boiling water, or purchase a commercial facial/sinus steamer.
Penetrates and warms up the chest and lungs, to dispel damp and decongest the lungs. A common lung treatment before antibiotics.
Flushes membranes and opens sinuses. Wakes up the mind.
A hot bath is the best way to dispel all cold in the body. To enhance the penetrating qualities of the bath, add thyme, or ginger and baking soda.
An astringent sialogogue that flushes the eyes and tear ducts. After an initial sting, it soothes and refreshes the eyes, cleaning them and reducing inflammation. Ideal after long screen use.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
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