Vasant Rutu: Ayurvedic tips to a Healthy Spring Season

Vasant Rutu, (spring season), marks the transition from winter to summer. In Ayurveda, this season is considered important because it influences the body's natural balance, especially the Kapha dosha. As the weather becomes warmer, the Kapha accumulated during winter starts to melt, leading to increase in Kapha levels and Kapha ailments, common health issues like cold, cough, sinus congestion, fever, and digestive problems, add skin issues like psoriasis,urticaria, asthma, acidity

To stay healthy and energized in this season, it is important to achieve the Dosha balance we must follow the right diet, lifestyle, and Ayurvedic practices.

Effects of Vasant Rutu on the Body

• Due to the Kapha liquifying, there is an increase in mucus production, leading to respiratory issues like cough, cold, and allergies

• Digestive power (Agni) weakens, making digestion slower and triggering indigestion, acidity, nausea, anorexia issues

• Skin may become oily, clogged, or prone to breakouts due to excess moisture in the body

• Some people may experience weight gain due to Kapha dominance

• Add skin conditions as mentioned above as they are serious skin issues

To balance Kapha and stay healthy, Ayurveda suggests simple yet effective remedies

Ayurvedic Remedies for Spring Season

1. Use Honey Daily

Honey is the best natural medicine to balance Kapha dosha.

• Take 1-2 teaspoons of honey in never in warm/hot  water every morning

• Do not heat honey or mix it with very hot liquids

• Honey improves digestion, supports fat loss, and helps clear excess Kapha from the body

Other Honey Remedies:

• For Cough & Cold: Mix honey with ginger juice or Tulsi juice

• For Fat Loss: Drink honey with preboiled and reduced water (not to forget to cool it before mixing honey) on an empty stomach

• For Digestion: Take honey with a pinch of cinnamon or clove powder this is for Kapha

2. Skin Care with Honey

Since Kapha can make the skin oily, clogged, or dull, honey works as an excellent natural cleanser.

Cleaning with honey - apply few drops of honey on wet face and gently massage and wipe it off, it removes all the grime and dirt and cleanses the skin pores.

Honey is natural humectant it maintains proper hydration of the skin and gives that plum effect.

• Face Pack: Apply raw honey and Charya Ubtan pack to your face for 10-15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. This keeps the skin hydrated and removes excess oil

• For Skin Glow: Use a mix of 1tsp honey, Charya Ubtan and turmeric paste

• For Detox: Drink water with honey and lemon

3. Best Foods for Spring Season

To balance Kapha dosha, eat seasonal fresh foods that are light, warm, and dry.

1. Kapha-Pacifying Foods:

• Warm water with dry ginger (sunthi), musta (nagarmotha), and cinnamon

• Barley, millet, and soups

• Bitter and spicy foods (e.g., fenugreek, black pepper, turmeric)

• Add 1-2 tsp of honey in your diet daily in this season

2.  Avoid:

• Cold drinks and cold foods

• Fried, oily, and heavy foods

• Dairy products in excess (as they increase mucus)

4. Exercise and Detox for Kapha Balance

Regular exercise is important to prevent Kapha-related issues like weight gain, lethargy, and slow digestion.

• Do exercise for at least 30-40 minutes daily (walking, jogging, yoga, or any physical activity)

• Follow “Ardha-Shakti Vyayam” – which means exercising until you feel slightly tired but not exhausted.(sweating under armpits and forehead)

• Practice Abhyanga (oil massage) and Udvartana (dry powder massage) to improve circulation and detoxify the body

5. Ayurvedic Detox & Panchakarma

For deep cleansing, Ayurveda recommends specific therapies in Vasant Rutu:

• Nasya (Nasal Therapy): instilling a few drops of herbal oil in the nostrils to clear the excess kapha in the upper body and strengthen and nourish the senses and brain

• Dhumapana (Medicated Smoke Inhalation): Helps remove excess mucus

• Vamana (Therapeutic Vomiting): A Panchakarma therapy to eliminate excess Kapha (done under expert supervision).Vaman should be the first point

• Gandusha (Oil Pulling): Swishing oil in the mouth for oral and respiratory health

6. Lifestyle Tips for Spring

1. Things to Do:

• Wake up early and follow a daily routine (Dinacharya)

• Include more physical activity in your day

• Use herbal teas with tulsi, ginger, and honey for immunity. You can also you Shanti Charyā Granules

• Drink medicated warm water (boiled with dry ginger,nagarmotha cinnamon)

• Include honey in your diet

2.  Things to Avoid:

• Sleeping during the day (increases Kapha and sluggishness)

• Overeating or consuming heavy meals at night

• Cold, processed, and sugary foods

• A sedentary lifestyle with little movement

Conclusion

Spring is a beautiful season, but it brings natural changes in our bodies that must be managed wisely. By following Ayurvedic principles, we can prevent seasonal illnesses, stay active, and feel fresh.

Simple habits like including honey in your diet, exercising daily, eating warm and light foods, and following detox practices can help you maintain good health during Vasant Rutu.

For personalized guidance, it is always best to consult an Ayurvedic expert. Know your Charya with a simple quiz here. 

Wishing you a happy and healthy spring season!