The following are some of the drinks that Ayurveda recommends to beat the heat-
A. Panka:
Preparation
Mix 30 gm of jaggery in 1 liter of water. Then add a pinch of powdered dry ginger, cardamom and cinnamon and mix it well. This preparation is called 'Panaka'.
It is very soothing, cooling, nourishing, tasty and it satisfactorily quenches thirst.
B. Mantha:
Preparation
Take equal quantities of dried grapes, dates and figs. Soak it in the water for an hour. Then put it in mixer and churn it well. This preparation is called 'Mantha'. It is very soothing, has a cooling effect and is nourishing. It also relaxes and cools the system.
C. Raga
Diluted syrup of following is recommended -
- Ananta (Hemidesmus indicus)
- Kamala (Lotus)
- Gulabhi (rose)
- Rasala (Mango)
- Draksha (Grapes)
- Chandana (Sandal)
- Ushira
- Jambhira (Lemon)
The above are some of the herbs and fruits that can be used during summer. These can be made into syrup and diluted with water to be served when needed.
D. Saktu
Preparation
Make a fine powder of dry roasted barley and channa dhal. Mix it with water and boil it. Then add jaggery, cardamom and milk. Serve it after it cools down.
