Harness the power of herbs to stay cool this summer
Global warming is causing temperatures to soar, breaking new records every day. Excessive heat can cause dehydration, heat stroke, sweating, rashes, allergies and acne. Sweating helps keep our bodies cool and regulates our body temperature. However, excessive sweating can also lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The first thing to do to keep your body cool is to drink plenty of water. Water keeps you hydrated and helps you fight the heat. Body heat on hot days can be regulated by carefully choosing cooling summer foods. Here are some herbs that can help keep you cool.
Neem
Although neem has a bitter taste, it is very effective in keeping your body cool. Drinking neem water or neem tea every day will also make your skin healthy.
Shatavari
Shatavari is an Ayurvedic herb with a bitter-sweet taste that can keep your body cool in the summer. It also helps in the proper functioning of the liver and protects you from urinary tract infections.
Amalaki
Amalaki is also used in Ayurveda to prevent Pitta (fire) in the body. It also aids digestion and strengthens the immune system.
Camomile
Chamomile is known for its antioxidants and can keep the body cool. Chamomile can also cool the body, relieve insomnia and calm anxiety. It can also help ease digestive upset. It is also an excellent remedy for the skin and scalp!
Manjista (or Rubia cordifolia)
If you have persistent skin rashes and inflammation, you can use manjista (or Rubia cordifolia). It is one of the most valued Ayurvedic herbs for cooling the blood and removing toxins from the body. However, it is also a diuretic, so it will make you pee a lot. So if you take it, make sure you drink plenty of water.
Khas
Also known as ushira in Sanskrit and vetiver in English, khas roots can keep your body cool. To use khas roots, you can infuse them in your water, leave it overnight and drink throughout the day.
Liquorice
Licorice, also known as mulethi, is an ideal ingredient to keep you calm in summer and also protects against throat infections.
