The air we breathe is laden with toxins, making simple tasks exhausting. From Delhi’s smog to industrial haze elsewhere, pollution spares no one. Yet, traditional home remedies offer a lifeline, proven by both science and centuries of use. Here’s how to fortify your lungs against this invisible enemy.
Begin your day with warm water and lemon. It alkalizes the body, flushing out pollutants and hydrating respiratory tracts.
Carom seeds (ajwain) boiled in water make a potent inhalant. The thymol in ajwain relieves congestion and bronchial spasms instantly.
A paste of fresh neem leaves applied as a chest poultice draws out impurities—nature’s detox pack.
Pomegranate juice daily: Its antioxidants neutralize PM2.5 damage, preventing oxidative stress in lungs.
For chronic coughs, roasted gram flour with jaggery forms energy balls that nourish and heal from within.
Avoid dairy during peaks, as it thickens mucus. Instead, opt for herbal decoctions like licorice root tea, which soothes and expectorates.
Lifestyle tweaks matter: Ventilate homes during low-pollution hours, wear masks outdoors. Pulmonologists endorse these alongside inhalers for holistic management. As governments grapple with emission controls, empower yourself. These remedies aren’t just folklore—they’re your first line of defense in the pollution war.