{"id":13873,"date":"2026-08-23T15:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/?p=13873"},"modified":"2026-08-24T03:28:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T03:28:03","slug":"kadha-for-digestion-home-brews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/","title":{"rendered":"Kadha and Gut-Soothing Home Brews: What They Can and Can\u2019t Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8bc7ce31f82\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#First_What_Counts_As_A_Home_Brew\" >First, What Counts As A Home Brew?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Ginger_The_Most_Studied_Ingredient_In_The_Cup\" >Ginger: The Most Studied Ingredient In The Cup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Try_This_A_Simple_Ginger_Brew\" >Try This: A Simple Ginger Brew<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Saunf_Gentle_Familiar_And_Aromatic\" >Saunf: Gentle, Familiar And Aromatic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Mint_Refreshing_But_Not_For_Everyone\" >Mint: Refreshing, But Not For Everyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Tulsi_Cinnamon_And_Pepper_Where_Kadha_Becomes_Complicated\" >Tulsi, Cinnamon And Pepper: Where Kadha Becomes Complicated<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Try_This_A_Gentle_Tulsi-Ginger_Brew\" >Try This: A Gentle Tulsi-Ginger Brew<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#When_Your_Gut_Needs_Less_Spice_Not_More\" >When Your Gut Needs Less Spice, Not More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#The_Sensible_Way_To_Drink_Kadha\" >The Sensible Way To Drink Kadha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Is_kadha_good_for_digestion\" >Is kadha good for digestion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Which_kadha_is_best_for_the_stomach\" >Which kadha is best for the stomach?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Does_ginger_water_help_digestion\" >Does ginger water help digestion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Is_saunf_water_good_for_bloating\" >Is saunf water good for bloating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Can_kadha_make_acidity_worse\" >Can kadha make acidity worse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/kadha-for-digestion-home-brews\/#Can_I_drink_kadha_every_day\" >Can I drink kadha every day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ginger, saunf, mint and tulsi can make comforting home brews, but not every traditional remedy has strong clinical evidence behind it. Here\u2019s what may help, what remains unproven, and when to keep things simple.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is something deeply comforting about a cup of kadha simmering on an Indian kitchen stove. Ginger is crushed, peppercorns are lightly bruised, tulsi leaves drop into bubbling water and, within minutes, the entire kitchen smells warm, spicy and familiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For generations, kadha and other home brews have been part of Indian households, particularly during seasonal changes, rainy days and bouts of everyday discomfort. Today, however, they are often presented online as cure-all drinks for poor digestion, weak immunity, inflammation, weight gain and almost everything in between. That is where a little caution becomes useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mild infusion of ginger, cumin, fennel or mint can be a pleasant way to consume fluids and enjoy familiar culinary ingredients. Some of those ingredients have also been studied for specific digestive symptoms. But the evidence depends on the ingredient, dose, formulation and condition being investigated. A measured supplement used in a clinical trial is not the same thing as a few slices steeped in hot water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The useful question, therefore, is not, \u201cWhich kadha will cure my gut?\u201d It is, \u201cWhich simple brew might feel comfortable alongside an otherwise sensible diet?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_What_Counts_As_A_Home_Brew\"><\/span>First, What Counts As A Home Brew?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every Indian digestive drink is technically a kadha. A kadha is generally a decoction: herbs, spices or other plant ingredients are simmered in water to extract their flavour and water-soluble compounds. Recipes range from a simple ginger-and-tulsi brew to more concentrated combinations containing pepper, cinnamon, cloves and several other spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An infusion is gentler. Hot water is poured over an ingredient\u2014or the ingredient is added after the water has stopped boiling\u2014and left to steep. Pudina tea and lightly steeped saunf water fit more naturally into this category. Haldi doodh, meanwhile, is a spiced milk drink rather than either a decoction or an infusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common home preparations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jeera water: cumin steeped or briefly simmered in water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ajwain water: carom seeds infused in hot water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saunf water: fennel seeds steeped or lightly simmered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ginger water: fresh ginger infused or simmered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pudina tea: fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coriander-seed water: lightly crushed seeds steeped in water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tulsi-ginger tea: a simple herbal infusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haldi doodh: turmeric stirred into warm milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These drinks occupy the same cultural neighbourhood, but they are not nutritionally or pharmacologically interchangeable. The ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition\u2019s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/nin.res.in\/dietaryguidelines\/pdfjs\/locale\/DGI_2024.pdf\">Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024<\/a><\/em> emphasise dietary variety and a food-based approach to nutrition. That is a useful starting point: a home brew can complement your diet, but it cannot replace varied meals or prescribed treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ginger_The_Most_Studied_Ingredient_In_The_Cup\"><\/span>Ginger: The Most Studied Ingredient In The Cup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of the familiar ingredients used in home brews, ginger has attracted some of the most human research. Its strongest digestive evidence concerns certain forms of nausea, although findings vary according to the cause of the nausea and the preparation used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/ginger\">NCCIH<\/a>, notes that ginger may help with nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. Evidence is less certain for chemotherapy-related, postoperative and motion-related nausea. Crucially, most studies have tested ginger supplements rather than ginger used as food or brewed as tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18403946\/\">small study in healthy adults<\/a> also found that a measured dose of ginger accelerated gastric emptying and stimulated contractions in part of the stomach. That is an interesting physiological finding, but it does not prove that homemade ginger water relieves heaviness, treats indigestion or \u201cdetoxes\u201d the stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mild ginger brew can still be warm, aromatic and enjoyable. It simply belongs in the category of comforting drink rather than proven digestive treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_This_A_Simple_Ginger_Brew\"><\/span>Try This: A Simple Ginger Brew<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients (serves one<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>250 ml water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u20133 thin slices of fresh ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A squeeze of lemon, optional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 1 teaspoon honey, optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simmer the ginger in water for five to seven minutes. Strain and serve warm. Add lemon or a small amount of honey for taste if you wish. There is no need to turn it into a fiery potion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that honey counts as free sugar, even though it is natural. It must also never be given to a baby younger than one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saunf_Gentle_Familiar_And_Aromatic\"><\/span>Saunf: Gentle, Familiar And Aromatic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fennel seeds, or saunf, are among India\u2019s most familiar after-meal ingredients. Their naturally sweet, anise-like flavour makes them pleasant to chew or steep in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fennel contains aromatic compounds, including anethole, but evidence that an ordinary cup of fennel water treats digestive disorders remains limited. This does not make the drink useless. It simply places it in the right category: a traditional beverage that some people enjoy, not a medicine with predictable effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one mild serving, lightly crush a teaspoon of fennel seeds, steep them in hot water for five to ten minutes and strain. It is a useful option when you want something warm and fragrant without the heat of ginger or pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mint_Refreshing_But_Not_For_Everyone\"><\/span>Mint: Refreshing, But Not For Everyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh pudina leaves steeped in hot water make a light, refreshing drink after a rich meal. But mint tea should not borrow claims from research on peppermint oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small body of evidence suggests that enteric-coated peppermint-oil capsules may help some adults with irritable bowel syndrome. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/peppermint-oil\">NCCIH<\/a> makes the distinction clear: very little research has been conducted on peppermint leaf, and there is not enough evidence to conclude that the leaf treats any particular health condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mint may also worsen reflux or heartburn in some people. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/digestive-diseases\/acid-reflux-ger-gerd-adults\/eating-diet-nutrition\">National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases<\/a> lists mint among the foods and drinks commonly linked to reflux symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If pudina tea feels refreshing and sits comfortably, enjoy it. If it repeatedly brings on burning or regurgitation, it is not the right \u201cdigestive\u201d drink for you. Your stomach does not have to agree with a wellness trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tulsi_Cinnamon_And_Pepper_Where_Kadha_Becomes_Complicated\"><\/span>Tulsi, Cinnamon And Pepper: Where Kadha Becomes Complicated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tulsi, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper bring intense aroma and layered flavour to a traditional kadha. Their warmth can make the drink particularly appealing during cold or wet weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem begins when research on a single purified compound, concentrated extract or supplement is used to make sweeping claims about a saucepan containing five or six spices. The dose and chemical composition may be entirely different. Nor is there one standard kadha recipe that researchers can study as a single, consistent product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoy a tulsi-and-ginger brew, keep it simple. You do not need to empty the entire masala dabba into the saucepan for the drink to feel worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_This_A_Gentle_Tulsi-Ginger_Brew\"><\/span>Try This: A Gentle Tulsi-Ginger Brew<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients (serves one<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>250\u2013300 ml water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\u20134 fresh tulsi leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 thin slices of ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 lightly crushed black peppercorn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simmer the ginger and peppercorn in water for five minutes. Turn off the heat, add the tulsi and steep for another three minutes. Strain and serve warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Your_Gut_Needs_Less_Spice_Not_More\"><\/span>When Your Gut Needs Less Spice, Not More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anything labelled \u201cdigestive\u201d or \u201cgut-friendly\u201d is not automatically gentle. A concentrated kadha containing ginger, pepper, cloves, cinnamon and several other spices may be uncomfortable for someone experiencing reflux, burning or a sensitive stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ginger itself can cause heartburn, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea or irritation in some people, particularly in larger or more concentrated amounts. If a brew consistently makes you feel worse, stop drinking it rather than treating the discomfort as proof that it is \u201cworking\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also a difference between using culinary quantities occasionally and taking concentrated herbal mixtures every day. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking regular medication or managing a diagnosed condition, discuss the regular use of concentrated herbal products with a qualified healthcare professional. Some herbs can interact with medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/questions-and-answers\/item\/traditional-medicine\">World Health Organization<\/a> supports the evidence-based use of traditional medicine while stressing the importance of scientific validation, quality and safety. Familiarity is culturally meaningful, but it is not by itself proof of effectiveness or safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Sensible_Way_To_Drink_Kadha\"><\/span>The Sensible Way To Drink Kadha<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps the best way to bring kadha into a modern kitchen is to stop asking it to do everything. Choose one or two ingredients, keep the preparation mild and drink it because you enjoy its warmth, aroma and ritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice how your own stomach responds. Avoid loading the cup with honey or jaggery simply because the drink has acquired a health halo: these are still sources of free sugar. And do not use a home brew to postpone medical advice for persistent pain, vomiting, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea or unexplained changes in appetite or bowel habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A ginger infusion on a rainy Kolkata evening, fennel water after an elaborate Sunday lunch or tulsi leaves steeped in hot water can all have a place in an ordinary food routine. Their cultural value does not depend on turning them into miracle cures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian kitchens have always understood that spices contribute aroma, flavour, warmth and variety. The grounded approach is to enjoy those qualities\u2014and allow a comforting cup to remain a comforting cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_kadha_good_for_digestion\"><\/span>Is kadha good for digestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some ingredients commonly used in kadha have been studied for specific digestive effects, but there is no evidence that kadha as a category universally improves digestion. The effect depends on the ingredients, dose, preparation and the person drinking it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_kadha_is_best_for_the_stomach\"><\/span>Which kadha is best for the stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no single \u201cbest\u201d digestive kadha. A mild ginger, fennel or mint infusion may feel comfortable for some people, while a strong multi-spice brew may actually aggravate reflux or a sensitive stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_ginger_water_help_digestion\"><\/span>Does ginger water help digestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ginger has human evidence for certain types of nausea, and some research has examined its effects on stomach movement. However, studies frequently use measured supplements or extracts, so ordinary homemade ginger water should not be treated as a proven digestive medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_saunf_water_good_for_bloating\"><\/span>Is saunf water good for bloating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fennel has a long traditional association with digestive comfort, but evidence that ordinary saunf water reliably treats bloating or digestive disorders is limited. It can still be enjoyed as a mild, aromatic drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kadha_make_acidity_worse\"><\/span>Can kadha make acidity worse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can. Strong preparations containing ginger, pepper, cloves or other pungent spices may worsen burning or reflux in some people. If a brew repeatedly makes you uncomfortable, stop drinking it rather than assuming the discomfort means it is \u201cworking\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_drink_kadha_every_day\"><\/span>Can I drink kadha every day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An occasional mild culinary brew is different from taking concentrated herbal preparations every day. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking regular medication or managing a medical condition, discuss frequent use of concentrated herbal products with a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This article provides general food and nutrition information and is not a substitute for personalised medical or dietary advice.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ginger, saunf, mint and tulsi can make comforting home brews, but not every traditional remedy has strong clinical evidence behind it. 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