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Loss of Smell

Smell loss — scents faded, food flat.

Also known as: loss of smell · गंध न आना · सूंघने की शक्ति · anosmia

Food Remedies

Main remedy
Two drops of warm ghee in each nostril each morning. Steam with ginger and mint, twice daily.
घीअदरक
घी · Ghee
Two drops of warm ghee in each nostril each morning.
Traditional
अदरक · Ginger
Steam with ginger and mint, twice daily.
Traditional
CautionNot in large amounts alongside blood-thinning medicine. Stop before surgery.
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Documented — There are human studies behind this ingredient for this particular complaint. Traditional — Carried by tradition and experience; modern evidence for this particular complaint is limited.
All of this is what others have found — tradition, shared experience and the studies done so far. It is not advice given to any one person. Before changing your diet, and especially if you take any medicine, ask your dietician or doctor.

Naturopathy

Jala neti daily; steam inhalation twice a day to open the passage.
Smell training — sniff four strong scents twice daily.

Classical Formulations

अणु तैल · Anu Taila
Dose: 2 drops in each nostril · Lie back, instil, sniff gently — morning, empty stomach
The classical nasya oil: chronic sinus trouble, headache, loss of smell, dry nose, early greying, voice weakness.

Foods that help

घी · Gheeअदरक · Ginger

Pick what's in your kitchen and see which remedy fits you best.

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