Excessive heat in the body, known as Pitta imbalance in Ayurveda, can cause discomfort, excessive sweating, fatigue, dehydration, and skin issues. Ayurveda offers natural remedies through diet, lifestyle changes, and herbal treatments to cool down the body and maintain balance.
Ayurvedic Remedies to Reduce Body Heat
1. Cooling Foods to Eat
Ayurveda recommends Pitta-pacifying foods that are cooling and hydrating:
✅ Fruits: Watermelon, muskmelon, pomegranate, coconut, grapes, mangoes (ripe), and oranges.
✅ Vegetables: Cucumber, bottle gourd, ash gourd, zucchini, and leafy greens.
✅ Dairy Products: Buttermilk, fresh yogurt, and cold milk help in cooling.
✅ Grains: Rice, wheat, and barley are preferable over spicy, fried, or fermented foods.
✅ Sweeteners: Jaggery and coconut sugar are better than refined sugar.
✅ Drinks: Coconut water, fresh lime juice, sugarcane juice, and herbal teas with mint or coriander.
🛑 Foods to Avoid:
- Spicy, fried, and processed foods
- Excessive salt and sour foods
- Red meat and alcohol
- Caffeine and carbonated drinks
2. Ayurvedic Cooling Herbs & Treatments
🌿 Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Rich in vitamin C, helps cool and detoxify the body.
🌿 Shatavari: Balances Pitta and hydrates the body.
🌿 Coriander Water: Soak coriander seeds overnight, strain, and drink.
🌿 Brahmi & Gotu Kola: Calm the nervous system and reduce body heat.
🌿 Sandalwood Paste: Applying it to the forehead and body reduces excess heat.
3. Ayurvedic Therapies for Heat Relief
✔ Shirodhara: A relaxing therapy where herbal oil is poured over the forehead to calm the mind.
✔ Abhyanga (Oil Massage): Cooling oils like coconut oil and aloe vera gel help soothe the skin.
✔ Sheetali & Sheetkari Pranayama: Cooling breathing exercises to reduce body heat instantly.
4. Lifestyle Tips to Stay Cool
✅ Wear loose, cotton clothes.
✅ Avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours.
✅ Take cool showers and stay in well-ventilated areas.
✅ Maintain a regular sleep cycle to balance body temperature.