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Gharelu Nuskhe — Trusted Home Remedies

Safe, simple home remedies for cough, cold, fever, acidity, and sugar — using things you already have at home.

Cough (Khasi)

खासी की दवा

Trusted home care for dry or wet cough using kitchen ingredients.

What to do

  • 1Mix 1 teaspoon honey with a pinch of black pepper. Take 2–3 times a day (not for children under 1 year).
  • 2Drink warm water with grated ginger and tulsi leaves twice a day.
  • 3Gargle with warm salt water in the morning and at night.
  • 4Take steam with plain hot water for 5 minutes, twice a day.
When to see a doctor

See a doctor if cough lasts more than 2 weeks, has blood, or comes with breathing trouble.

Cold & Blocked Nose (Sardi-Zukam)

सर्दी-ज़ुकाम का इलाज

Simple steps to clear blocked nose and reduce cold symptoms.

What to do

  • 1Drink hot tulsi-ginger kadha 2 times a day.
  • 2Take steam with hot water for 5–10 minutes, twice a day.
  • 3Rest well and drink plenty of warm water through the day.
  • 4Eat light, freshly cooked food — avoid cold drinks and ice cream.
When to see a doctor

See a doctor if fever crosses 102°F, lasts more than 3 days, or breathing becomes hard.

Mild Fever (Bukhar)

बुखार का घरेलू इलाज

Basic care at home for mild fever in adults.

What to do

  • 1Place a wet cloth on the forehead and wipe the body with lukewarm water.
  • 2Drink ORS, coconut water, or warm soup every 1–2 hours.
  • 3Rest completely; wear light cotton clothes.
  • 4Take paracetamol only as written on the strip; do not double the dose.
When to see a doctor

If fever crosses 103°F, lasts more than 3 days, or comes with stiff neck, rash, or fits — go to a hospital.

Acidity & Gas (Pet Dard)

एसिडिटी का घरेलू नुस्खा

Cool down acidity with simple kitchen remedies.

What to do

  • 1Drink a glass of cold milk slowly, or chew fennel seeds (saunf) after meals.
  • 2Drink coconut water or buttermilk in the afternoon.
  • 3Eat small meals every 3 hours; do not stay hungry for long.
  • 4Avoid spicy, oily, and very late-night food.
When to see a doctor

See a doctor if you have chest pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or pain that does not go in 2 days.

Sugar (Diabetes) Control

शुगर के लक्षण और घरेलू देखभाल

Sugar warning signs (sugar ke lakshan) and simple daily habits that help control blood sugar — alongside the doctor's medicine.

What to do

  • 1Warning signs: very thirsty, frequent urination, sudden weight loss, slow-healing wounds, blurred vision.
  • 2Walk briskly for 30 minutes every day — even after meals.
  • 3Eat more millets (ragi, jowar), vegetables, and dal. Cut down sugar, sweets, and white rice.
  • 4Drink methi (fenugreek) water in the morning: soak 1 teaspoon overnight and drink the water.
  • 5Check blood sugar as the doctor advises and never stop the medicine on your own.
When to see a doctor

Go to a hospital at once if you feel very dizzy, faint, confused, have fruity breath, or cannot eat or drink.

These home remedies support — they do not replace — a doctor's advice. For children, pregnant women, and serious illness, always consult a qualified doctor or your nearest PHC.

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