<p class="title">The nip in the air brings with it bouts of cold, cough and sore throat. The inflamed larynx has to be often cleared to get rid of the hoarseness.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A simple, sweet ingredient from our kitchen - candy sugar or rock sugar, commonly known as kallu sakkare or misri - offers a soothing remedy for the seasonal afflictions. Candy sugar is unrefined sugar sourced from sugar cane or the sap of date palm. Available in the form of a lump, raw candy sugar is rock-like and orange-brown in colour.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Unlike refined sugar, candy sugar is a rich repository of nutrients: vitamins of the B group, minerals (like potassium, iron, and zinc) and amino acids. According to Ayurveda, it has a cooling potency and balances the pitta dosha. This nutrient-rich substance is a popular ingredient in tonics, churnas and rejuvenating agents. These simple remedies are used to combat the winter ailments:</p>.<p class="bodytext">A small piece of candy sugar, ginger and honey can be mixed and stored. Chewing on this loosens the mucus, reducing symptoms of cold and cough.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Alternately, combine candy sugar with black pepper or dry ginger and a little ghee. Take a small measure of this at bedtime to clear the sinuses. This mixture also provides relief from headaches.</p>.<p class="bodytext">To ease sore throat, keep a small piece of candy sugar in your mouth and suck on it so that the juice trickles down the throat. This will cure the hoarseness in your voice.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Combine cardamom and candy sugar in the ratio 2:1; take a small measure of this mix and chew on it 3 to 4 times a day till the cough and hoarseness reduce. This also fights mouth odour.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mix a spoon of amla powder or turmeric, powdered sugar candy and a pinch of pepper. Add this to a glass of hot milk to get relief from a cough and sore throat.</p>
<p class="title">The nip in the air brings with it bouts of cold, cough and sore throat. The inflamed larynx has to be often cleared to get rid of the hoarseness.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A simple, sweet ingredient from our kitchen - candy sugar or rock sugar, commonly known as kallu sakkare or misri - offers a soothing remedy for the seasonal afflictions. Candy sugar is unrefined sugar sourced from sugar cane or the sap of date palm. Available in the form of a lump, raw candy sugar is rock-like and orange-brown in colour.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Unlike refined sugar, candy sugar is a rich repository of nutrients: vitamins of the B group, minerals (like potassium, iron, and zinc) and amino acids. According to Ayurveda, it has a cooling potency and balances the pitta dosha. This nutrient-rich substance is a popular ingredient in tonics, churnas and rejuvenating agents. These simple remedies are used to combat the winter ailments:</p>.<p class="bodytext">A small piece of candy sugar, ginger and honey can be mixed and stored. Chewing on this loosens the mucus, reducing symptoms of cold and cough.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Alternately, combine candy sugar with black pepper or dry ginger and a little ghee. Take a small measure of this at bedtime to clear the sinuses. This mixture also provides relief from headaches.</p>.<p class="bodytext">To ease sore throat, keep a small piece of candy sugar in your mouth and suck on it so that the juice trickles down the throat. This will cure the hoarseness in your voice.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Combine cardamom and candy sugar in the ratio 2:1; take a small measure of this mix and chew on it 3 to 4 times a day till the cough and hoarseness reduce. This also fights mouth odour.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mix a spoon of amla powder or turmeric, powdered sugar candy and a pinch of pepper. Add this to a glass of hot milk to get relief from a cough and sore throat.</p>