As temperatures rise, your body naturally looks for ways to stay cool and balanced. In Ayurveda, summer is known to aggravate Pitta dosha, the energy associated with fire and heat. When left unchecked, this can lead to irritability, inflammation, skin flare-ups, digestive issues, and fatigue.
Fortunately, Ayurveda offers a wealth of time-tested herbs to help calm the heat, support the mind, and restore internal harmony.
Here are 5 Ayurvedic herbs to keep you cool, energised, and glowing all summer long:
1. Neem – Nature’s Internal Cleanser
With its strong cooling and detoxifying properties, Neem is revered in Ayurveda for purifying the blood, calming skin irritations, and reducing internal heat. Its bitter taste signals its potency in removing toxins and combating inflammation—perfect for hot, humid days.
How to use: Try our Neem Capsules for convenient daily support with detoxification, skin clarity, and natural internal cooling.
2. Brahmi – The Herb of Grace
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is a calming adaptogen traditionally used to soothe the nervous system and enhance mental clarity. In summer, when excess heat can contribute to restlessness and agitation, Brahmi offers a cooling, meditative effect on the mind.
How to use: Take it as a daily supplement or sip it as an herbal tea infusion to encourage calm and focus.
3. Guduchi – The Divine Nectar
Also known as Amrita (meaning “divine nectar”), Guduchi is a powerful rejuvenating herb with cooling, immune-strengthening, and liver-supportive properties. It helps the body resist stress and maintain energy throughout the season.
How to use: Incorporate Guduchi Capsules into your routine for summer-long vitality and digestive support.
4. Turmeric – The Golden Healer
While often seen as warming, Turmeric can help pacify Pitta when used mindfully. It supports skin health, reduces inflammation, and aids detoxification—especially beneficial when heat aggravates the skin and digestion.
How to use: Add Organic Turmeric Powder to smoothies or golden milk, or opt for capsules to boost immunity and skin glow.
5. Fennel – The Digestive Cooler
Naturally sweet and cooling, Fennel is a go-to Ayurvedic herb for easing digestion without increasing internal heat. It soothes the gut, reduces bloating, and promotes calm digestion—making it ideal for summer.
How to use: Sip on our Orange & Fennel Bliss™ Tea throughout the day for a refreshing, digestion-friendly treat.
Create Your Summer Ritual
Integrating these herbs into your daily routine can be simple and rewarding. Whether in capsule, powder, or tea form, they offer holistic support to help you feel your best during the warmer months.
Enhance your herbal regimen with seasonal Ayurvedic habits:
- Take early morning walks
- Practise mindfulness or gentle meditation
- Eat hydrating, cooling foods
These combined approaches help regulate Pitta dosha, keeping your body and mind balanced, energised, and at ease.
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