Priyanka Tiwari
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Rising temperatures cause various problems such as dehydration, fatigue, and skin breakouts. Many try to combat the heat by using air-conditioning and light clothes, but it is a natural approach with better results: herbal medicine.
Cooling herbs are capable of fighting heat and providing relief through digestion support, hydration, and body temperature regulation. Herbs can be applied directly to the skin, drank as herbal teas, or added to food.
Thuis herbs are effective in combating the negative effects brought on by the summer heat.
Top 7 Cooling Herbs for Summer Relief:
1. Mint
Benefits: Instantly aids digestion as well as cools down the body.
How to Use: Fresh mint can be added to lemonade, summer salads and chutneys.
2. Coriander
Benefits: Cools down the digestive system and a lesser known effect- internal body temperature.
How to Use: Coriander tea can be made, alternatively, ground seeds can be added in buttermilk.
3. Fennel
Benefits: Reduces bloating, aids in digestion, detoxifies the body.
How to Use: Fennel seeds can be chewed on post meals or the seeds can be soaked overnight and drank the next day.
4. Basil (Holy Basil)
Benefits: Anti inflammatory properties, aids in boosting the immune system, and balances the body’s temperature.
How to Use: Consumed in tea form, hash pans or booe and should preferably be had daily during changing weather conditions.
5. Aloe Vera
Benefits: Hydrates the skin, while also aiding the gut and is great for relieving skin exposed to the sun.
Instructions: Blend aloe gel into smoothies or apply directly to sunned areas for relief.
6. Lemongrass
Pros: Eliminates waste and cools down the body.
Instructions: Prepare lemongrass iced tea or use it in light summer soups.
7. Gooseberry (Amla)
Pros: Reduces heat stress, enhances skin clarity, and contains a high amount of vitamin C.
Instructions: Drink raw amla juice in the morning or combine amla powder with honey.
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