Ancient Indian botanicals. A modern pocket reset.
Upper respiratory infections are part of everyday life worldwide. In 2021, an estimated 12.8 billion upper respiratory infection episodes occurred globally, showing just how common everyday respiratory discomfort can be (GBD 2021 Upper Respiratory Infections and Otitis Media Collaborators, 2025). Research continues to explore plant-based ingredients for their traditional and potential supportive roles. Ginger, tulsi and lemongrass are three botanicals with long-standing use in Indian and Asian traditions.
Ginger has been studied extensively, with systematic reviews finding evidence for several health applications, although results vary by condition and formulation (Mao et al., 2019). Tulsi, also known as holy basil, has a long history in Ayurvedic practice, while modern research has investigated its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other biological properties (Jamshidi & Cohen, 2017). Lemongrass contains aromatic compounds and has traditionally been used in Asian herbal practices, including for refreshing and respiratory-related purposes (Khadka et al., 2023).
But how do these familiar botanicals fit into modern everyday routines?
This is where Yadom Life Herbal Inhaler brings an Indian botanical idea into a more portable format. Yadom Life includes ginger, holy basil and lemongrass in its blend, combining warm, rooted and citrusy notes with cooling aromatic ingredients such as camphor, eucalyptus and peppermint leaf.
For me, that makes the experience less complicated. I do not need to prepare a tea, carry loose herbs or create a separate ritual. I simply keep my Yadom Life Herbal Inhaler nearby, open it and inhale when I want a quick sensory reset during a commute, work break, study session or travel moment.
It is not about replacing medicine or treating a medical condition. It is about taking a familiar connection to Indian botanicals and turning it into something that fits modern, fast-moving routines.
Indian botanicals have always had a place in everyday rituals. Yadom Life brings that feeling into my pocket.
References
GBD 2021 Upper Respiratory Infections and Otitis Media Collaborators. (2025). Global, regional, and national burden of upper respiratory infections and otitis media, 1990–2021: A systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 25(1), 36–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1474-4422(24)00430-4
Jamshidi, N., & Cohen, M. M. (2017). The clinical efficacy and safety of Tulsi in humans: A systematic review of the literature. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017, 9217567. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/9217567
Mao, Q. Q., Xu, X. Y., Cao, S. Y., Gan, R. Y., Corke, H., Beta, T., & Li, H. B. (2019). Bioactive compounds and bioactivities of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). Foods, 8(6), 185. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8060185
Khadka, K., et al. (2023). Exploring the clinical applications of lemongrass essential oil: A scoping review. [Journal details should be verified against the final publication record before publishing].