Seasonal Diet & Conduct (Rutucharya) in Vasant  (वसंत) Rutu – Spring

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Seasonal Diet & Conduct (Rutucharya) in Vasant  (वसंत) Rutu – Spring

In the season of Vasant (वसंत) or spring, ‘Kapha’ accumulated in the earlier season (Shishir) is liquified by the heat of the sun which results in diminished Agni (digestive activity). Diseases with ‘Kapha’ dominance are common in this season.

Diet Regimen

In this season, digestive activity is diminished as such hence easily digestible food with astringent, bitter and pungent properties should preferably be consumed. It would help reducing the increased Kapha and normalising the Agni (Digestive activity).

Consumption of barley, honey, roasted meat, mango juice is advisable.

Beverages such as Asava (Fermented infusion), Arista (Fermented decoction), Sidhu (Fermented sugarcane juice) and honey mixed with water can be had. Water boiled with extracts of chandan (Sandal wood) is also advisable.

Diet and Conduct during Vasant or Spring

Vegetables

Spinach, Fenugreek, Bitter melon, Garlic Ginger, Onion, Radish, Green beans, Broccoli, Peas, Beetroot, Pointed gourd (Parval), Ridge gourd, Elephant yam.

Fruits

Pomegranate, Apple, Pear, Oranges, Berries, Lime.

Grains / Pulses

Puffed rice, Millet, Bajara, Wheat, Barley, Moong, Masoor, Jowar.

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Spices

Cumin seeds, Mustard seeds, Red and green chilies, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Carum seeds, Clove, Turmeric.

Others

Ghee, Honey, Warm milk, Butter-milk, Saffron.

Behaviour

Regular exercise, dry body massage, bath with warm water, application of aromatic and cooling substances like sandal on the body.

Sleeping during the day time should be strictly avoided.

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