COVID-19: 7-ingredient spice mix powder for boosting immunity

Once again everyone is stressing on consuming everything that can boost the immune system. While many of us are relying on antibiotics and readymix immunity boosters, the secret actually lies in the spice box of Indian kitchen. Yes, you read it right! If you are also looking for an effective immunity-booster to protect your body from the novel COVID-19 virus, you need to consume ½ tsp of this simple spice mix powder along with lukewarm water before going to bed every day. Scroll down to know how to make this immunity-boosting powder and what its benefits are. (Image: istock)

To make this easy immunity-boosting powder, you need ½ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp fennel seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds, ½ tsp carom seeds, 2 cloves, ½ tsp coriander seeds, and ½ tsp ginger powder. Take a pan, add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, carom seeds, coriander seeds, and clove to it. Roast these for around 10 minutes and let them cool. Grind them to a fine powder and now add turmeric powder and ginger powder to it. Your homemade immunity-boosting powder is ready. Store it in an airtight jar. (Image: istock)

According to experts, this powder is effective in fighting bacteria causing illnesses and also boosts the functioning of the digestive system. Use of spices like carom, cumin and fennel help boost the functioning of the digestive system, while turmeric and ginger powder which are rich in antioxidants helps fight against infection and boost the immune system. Also, use of cloves works as a protective shield for the liver, which is often impacted due to bacteria-causing illnesses. Cloves are rich in eugenol that prevents the weakening of liver and oxidative stress. (Image: istock)