Hemant Rutucharya
■ Name : Nayan Bipin Pawar
■ Roll No. : 41
Introduction to Hemant Ritu
■ Hemant Ritu is the early winter season in Ayurveda.
■ Digestive fire (Agni) becomes very strong.
■ Body strength increases during this season.
Shlok from Ashtanga Hridaya
■ ‘हे मन्ते शीतमारुतैः संछन्नोऽग्ननर्बहहमख
म ब ैः ।
■ तस्मात ् ग्स्ननधं गरु
म स्वाद म भोज्यं र्लवववधबनम ् ॥’
■ (Ashtanga Hridaya – Sutrasthana, Ritucharya)
■ Meaning: Due to cold wind in Hemant season the digestive fire becomes strong, so
nourishing and unctuous food should be taken.
Diet in Hemant Rutucharya
■ Foods recommended:
■ • Ghee and milk
■ • Wheat and rice
■ • Jaggery
■ • Meat soup
■ • Warm and nourishing food
Lifestyle Practices
■ • Regular exercise
■ • Oil massage (Abhyanga)
■ • Warm bath
■ • Use of warm clothes
Therapies Recommended
■ • Abhyanga (oil massage)
■ • Swedana (sudation)
■ • Use of warm oils
■ • Sun exposure in moderation
Benefits of Following Hemant
Rutucharya
■ • Improves immunity
■ • Increases body strength
■ • Maintains digestive health
■ • Protects from winter diseases
Conclusion
■ Hemant Rutucharya helps maintain balance of Doshas during winter.
■ Following Ayurvedic seasonal regimen keeps the body strong and healthy.
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