Medically Written and Reviewed by Ayurvedacharya Dr. Gaurav Pathare (BAMS)
Spring season (Vasant Ritu) – (March, April, first half of May)
This seasonal Ayurvedic regimen for spring provides a comprehensive approach to maintaining health and balance by addressing the body’s natural changes during the season.
State of Doshas in the Spring Season (Vasant Ritu)
Kapha: The predominant dosha during spring. Its excess leads to imbalances like congestion, sluggishness, and moisture buildup in the body.
Pitta: Generally stays in balance, supporting good digestion and metabolic function.
Vata: Weakens, which may reduce digestive fire (Agni) and decrease appetite
Dietary Guidelines (Ahara)
Focus on dry, light, sharp, hot, and pungent qualities to counter Kapha’s heaviness and moisture.
Stimulate digestive fire by consuming easily digestible foods.
Preferred Foods:
Grains: Old rice, brown rice, Jowar (sorghum), Millet.
Legumes: Roasted pulses like moong (Yellow moong dal), lentils, Tur (pigeon pea) Sandage, Usali.
Roasted Foods: Roasted meats (Goat, Chicken, etc.), Tandoori.
Vegetables: Spinach, Radish, Fenugreek, Brinjal, Shevga (Drumstick or Moringa Oleifera)
Spices: Turmeric, Cumin, Cinnamon, Pepper, Asafoetida, Mustard, Bay leaf.
Other Foods: Wheat flour, Gram, Older Grains, Boiled and Cooled Water.
Prohibited Foods:
Heavy and Cold Foods: Avoid Curd, Ice Cream, Lassi (Yogurt based sweet drink), Cold drinks, Sour and Fried Foods.
Sweets: Avoid rich sugar based sweets.
Dairy & Fermented Foods: Avoid Curd Rice, Cheese, Paneer.
Other Foods: Bananas, Tomatoes, Fish, Urad dal, Peas, and hydrogenated fats (dalda).
Avoid Late Night Eating: Eating late can disrupt digestion
Lifestyle Recommendations (Vihar)
Langhan: Practice moderation in food intake with small, easily digestible meals.
Exercise: Engage in regular light exercises like walking or pranayama (breathwork). Avoid heavy exertion but aim to stimulate circulation.
Body Care: Rub the body with warm water to increase circulation and remove excess moisture. Take warm baths to soothe the body.
Sleep: Avoid daytime naps, as they can aggravate Kapha.
Panchakarma (Detoxification)
Vaman: Induced vomiting to help expel excess Kapha from the body and clear congestion.
Nasya: Nasal treatments using oils to clear sinuses and reduce mucus buildup.
Rasayan (Rejuvenation)
Triphala Rasayan: A traditional herbal remedy for detoxification and digestion.
Honey-Water: A natural tonic for balancing Kapha and improving digestion.
Overall Approach
The regimen reduces Kapha’s excess moisture and heaviness by focusing on stimulating, light, and easily digestible foods.
Regular light exercise and detoxification techniques (like Vaman and Nasya) help clear excess Kapha and boost vitality.
By avoiding Kapha-aggravating foods and focusing on digestive health, the body can stay balanced and energized during the spring season.
This holistic approach of diet, lifestyle, detox, and rejuvenation supports the body’s natural rhythms, helping to maintain optimal health during the transition of seasons.
Reference:
Ashtang Hridaya sutrasthan chapter 3 /19-25
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