Cold & cough2 min
Black pepper and honey for chest heaviness
In Ayurveda, black pepper (maricha) is valued for its pungent, kapha-reducing quality. A pinch with honey is a traditional support when a cold settles on the chest as heaviness and mucus.
Ingredients
- A small pinch (about ⅛ teaspoon) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey
How to prepare
- Mix the ground pepper into the honey at room temperature.
How to use
- Lick slowly once or twice a day, after food, for 2–3 days.
Precautions
- Pepper is hot — avoid if you have acidity, ulcers or piles that bleed.
- No honey for babies under 1 year; people with diabetes should check with their doctor.
- Chest pain, breathlessness, a cough with coloured phlegm and fever, or wheezing need medical assessment.
