Whopping cough can be treated with Ayurvedic medicines and herbs very effectively without any side effects. It can cause serious illness in babies, children, teens, and adults. There are different type of cough and According to CDC Symptoms of Whooping Cough usually develop within 5 to 10 days after being exposed, but sometimes not for as long as 3 weeks.
Here are some of best herbs and medicines which are very effective in treatment of Whooping Cough also known as Kaali Khansi.
1) Tulsi leaves has expectorant properties and very effective in treatment of all type of respiratory infections. It is know as holy basil. In cold cough, with 3 ml of ginger juice and 3 ml of tulsi leaves juice helps to give relief in cold and cough. Tulsi leaves juice with honey is also an effective remedy.
Dosage and administration 5-20 ml leaves juice orally with honey and water, 3 times a day for 1-2 weeks.
2) Vasaka(Adulsa or Malabar nut) is a medicinal plant native to India. It scientific name is Adhatoda Vasica. It is a useful plant to cure various diseases and especially respiratory infections. You can read here to know how to use Adulsa for respiratory infections.
Dosage and administration 5-20 ml leaves juice, 3 times a day for 1-2 weeks.
3) Brahmi (Bacopa) is bitter in taste and has laxative, astringent, brain tonic, memory enhancing, and longevity promoting properties. It is indicated in treatment of various diseases such as mental retardation, poor memory, epilepsy, insanity and neuroses, anemia, leprosy, renal disease, blood disease, poisoning and cough.
Dosage and administration 5-20 ml leaves juice, 3 times a day for 1-2 weeks.
4) Talisadi churna is ayurvedic herbal medicine in powder form which is used in treatment of digestive and respiratory problems. It is very good medicine for allergic chronic bronchitis as it reduces frequency of asthmatic attacks.
Dosage and administration 200mg – 500mg, 2-3 times a day for 5-7 days.
5) Vasakasava is herbal Ayurvedic medicine which is used for treating respiratory tract infections. Its main ingredient is adusa or Malabar Nut which is used in Ayurveda as expectorant and cure for chronic bronchitis. It has bronchodilatory activity which loosens and thins congestion and coughing in respiratory tract. This medicines also known as Vasarishtam.
Dosage and administration 5-10 ml, 2-3 times a day for 1-2 weeks.