People often have a misconception that decoctions can only be consumed in the winter or are given during an infection. As summer approaches, parents often wonder whether they can drink decoctions in the summer. Can they give decoctions to children during this season, as decoctions have a warming effect? Consult an Ayurvedic doctor to find out if decoctions are acceptable in the summer.
According to Ayurvedic doctor Chanchal Sharma (Director of Asha Ayurveda and Gynecologist), you can consume Kadha in every season, it keeps your hormones balanced but the thing to understand here is that the ingredients used in Kadha can be different in every season and it is selected according to the nature of your body.
What is decoction in Ayurveda?
Decoctions have been used in Ayurveda for centuries. For this, certain Ayurvedic herbs are boiled in a pot with water, then strained and consumed. Therefore, it is crucial to know which herbs are used in the decoction for which season. Consuming them strengthens your digestion and boosts your immunity. It protects you from many infections and diseases.
Body Nature in Summer
During the summer season, the pitta dosha in your body increases. Pitta is hot in nature, so drinking decoctions made with hot ingredients can be harmful in the summer. This can cause stomach problems in adults and children. It can also lead to mouth ulcers and irritability.
Should decoction be given in summer?
In summer, you can give decoction to adults and children if needed, but keeping some things in mind.
- Do not use medicines with hot properties in the decoction.
- Drink the decoction in balanced quantity only.
- Try to give decoction to children only when they have any kind of infection or cold.
What kind of decoction should be consumed in summer?
In summer, you should use ingredients that provide a cooling effect within the body without being too heavy. You can add 3-4 fresh basil leaves to your decoction. Use licorice to relieve throat problems. Fennel can be used to cool the body and improve digestion. You can also add coriander seeds to your decoction.
