Sitharathai / Lesser Galangal Powder 50 g
Key Benefits
Throat Infections: It is the ultimate cure for sore throat, hoarseness, and loss of voice. Singers often use it to keep their voices clear.
Persistent Cough: It is highly effective for "dry cough" (vattu dhummal) and whooping cough.
Phlegm Removal: It breaks down thick mucus in the chest and throat, making it easier to breathe.
Anti-Inflammatory: It helps reduce swelling in the throat and joints (often used in Vatha-related pains).
Digestive Aid: Like ginger, it helps with indigestion, vomiting sensations, and stomach gas.
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How to Use
1. For Instant Sore Throat Relief (The "Sucking" Method)
Method: Take a small pinch of the powder and mix it with a little honey to make a thick paste.
Use: Keep this paste in your mouth and swallow it slowly. The longer it stays in contact with the throat, the better.
Method: Take a small pinch of the powder and mix it with a little honey to make a thick paste.
Use: Keep this paste in your mouth and swallow it slowly. The longer it stays in contact with the throat, the better.
2. Sitharathai Kashayam (For Cold & Flu)
Method: Boil 1/2 teaspoon of Sitharathai powder, a few peppercorns, and a bit of palm candy (Panakarkandu) in 2 cups of water until it reduces to 1 cup.
Use: Drink this warm twice a day. It provides immediate relief from body aches and nasal congestion.
Method: Boil 1/2 teaspoon of Sitharathai powder, a few peppercorns, and a bit of palm candy (Panakarkandu) in 2 cups of water until it reduces to 1 cup.
Use: Drink this warm twice a day. It provides immediate relief from body aches and nasal congestion.
3. For Children’s Cough
Method: Mix a tiny pinch (the size of a mustard seed) of the powder with honey.
Benefit: It is very safe for children and helps clear the "wheezing" sound in their chest.
Method: Mix a tiny pinch (the size of a mustard seed) of the powder with honey.
Benefit: It is very safe for children and helps clear the "wheezing" sound in their chest.
