They are not new but age old practices in India, proven time and again. But for the skeptics, I am giving a few resources to get an idea about the medicinal properties of the ingredients I suggested. You can do your own research using authoritative sources of pharmacopia and therapy and you may get confirmation. Please see: (1) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92752/ (2) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23768180 (3) https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/medicinal-uses-of-honey#1 (4)https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4296439/ and sites related to U S National Library of Medicine Ayush (Ayurveda, Unani, Sidha and Homeopathy) have many examples of formulations containing these ingredients. They are safe and effective food items. Covid-19 is a new strain, nonetheless, these ingredients are active against a broad spectrum of pathogens and also provide immunity advantages. In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is a well-documented treatment for various respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma, bronchial hyperactivity, and allergy), as well as for liver disorders, anorexia, rheumatism, diabetic wounds, runny nose, cough, and sinusitis (Araujo and Leon 2001). In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to treat diseases associated with abdominal pain (Aggarwal, Ichikawa, and Garodia 2004). From ancient times, as prescribed by Ayurveda, turmeric has been used to treat sprains and swelling (Araujo and Leon 2001). In both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, turmeric is considered a bitter digestive and a carminative. Unani practitioners also use turmeric to expel phlegm or kapha, as well as to open blood vessels in order to improve blood circulation. It can be incorporated into foods, including rice and bean dishes, to improve digestion and reduce gas and bloating. It is a cholagogue, stimulating bile production in the liver and encouraging excretion of bile via the gallbladder, which improves the body’s ability to digest fats. Sometimes, turmeric mixed with milk or water is taken to treat intestinal disorders as well as colds and sore throats. Considered as a potent adaptogen, tulsi has a unique combination of pharmacological actions that promote wellbeing and resilience. While the concept of an “adaptogen,” or herb that helps with the adaptation to stress and the promotion of homeostasis, is not widely used in Western medicine, Western science has revealed that tulsi does indeed possess many pharmacological actions that fulfill this purpose. Hope this helps.
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