Vasant Rutu and Daily rituals of this season

Vasant Rutu falls in Adanakala, covering Chaithra and Vaishaka months, that is mid march to mid may with mild sun, cool breezes, and blooming flowers ,
Prithvi-Vayu elements promote astringent (Kashaya) qualities, weakening overall vitality if unbalanced.Vasant Rutu, or spring season in Ayurveda is marked by Kapha dosha aggravation due to accumulated Kapha from prior seasons liquifying under warming sun rays. This leads to sluggish digestion (Manda Agni) and increased risk of Kapha-related disorders like colds, allergies, or heaviness.sinus congestion, allergies, asthma,fever, indigestion (Ajeerna), acidity, anorexia, nausea, and skin issues such as psoriasis or urticaria.

Lifestyle Recommendations:-

Advise moderate Vyayama (exercise like yoga or walking), Padaghata (foot massage), avoiding Divaswapna (daytime sleep), and maintaining routines with warm water intake and spices to stimulate Agni. These measures prevent Kapha vitiation progression and restore balance.

Dietary Management:-

Prescribe :-

light (Laghu), warm (Ushna), dry (Ruksha) foods with pungent (Katu), bitter (Tikta), and astringent (Kashaya) tastes, such as barley, millet, roasted grains, bitter greens, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, fenugreek, and honey.

Strictly prohibited:-

heavy (Guru), cold (Sheeta), oily (Snigdha), sour (Amla), sweet (Madhura) items like curd (Dadhi), ghee-rich foods, and excessive fluids.

Panchakarma Treatments:-
1. Vamana (emesis) as the primary intervention to expel excess Kapha from the upper body
2. ⁠Nasya (strong nasal drops with dry herbs). Supportive therapies include Dhumapana (medicated smoke),

3.Niruha Basti,

4.Udvartana (dry powder massage),
5. Leap with Aguru, Chandana, Karpura, or Kumkuma pastes.

Dr Smita Gaikwad
Swarayu Ayurveda clinic and Panchkarma centre Vileparle east Mumbai
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