A Weak Cup of Kalmegh Tea
A few kalmegh leaves are simmered into a weak bitter tea. It is not for pregnancy, and it is not a long course you take on your own.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
A short, weak kalmegh tea, never in pregnancy
Kalmegh is a very bitter leaf. A few leaves, fresh or a tiny pinch of the dried leaf, can be simmered into a pale tea. The bitterness is the warning to keep the cup weak and short. This is not a morning habit to run for weeks, and it is not a cure for fever, liver trouble, or any other illness.
Do not drink kalmegh in pregnancy. Do not offer it to children. If you already take medicine, ask your doctor before you add even this weak cup. Stop if the stomach burns, and do not answer that burn with a stronger pot.
Ingredients
- A few fresh kalmegh leaves, or a tiny pinch of dried leaf
- 1 cup water
- A strainer
How to prepare
- Rinse a few kalmegh leaves and drop them into a cup of water.
- Simmer for about five minutes, strain, and cool to a sip. The tea should stay pale.
How to use
- Drink a small weak cup only, and only for a short spell.
- Do not repeat it day after day as a long course.
- Stop if it upsets the stomach, and do not use it at all in pregnancy.
Helpful habits
- If the cup is dark and harshly bitter, it is stronger than this page intends. Dilute it or throw it out.
- A few leaves are the measure. A packed spoon of powder is a different, larger dose.
Precautions
- Do not use kalmegh in pregnancy.
- This is not a long course and not a cure for fever, liver trouble, or any illness.
- Ask a doctor if you take other medicine. Do not give this tea to children.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drink kalmegh tea in pregnancy?
- No. Skip kalmegh in pregnancy.
How long can I take this tea?
- Not as a long course. A weak cup for a short spell is the whole idea, and not on your own if you take medicine.
Does bitter kalmegh cure fever or the liver?
- No. It is only a weak kitchen tea. Illness needs a doctor, not a stronger cup.
