Vata season moves to centre stage in August - one of the most challenging times of year to keep healthy. As the air dries out the August sun seems shrill and blindingly bright, heavier, cooler, more soothing herbs are needed. August herbs should moisten the body and balance the dry heat.
If you tend towards weakness, low immunity, or scattered emotions in the fall, earthyashwagandha, ashwagandha ghee and delightful chyavanprash can strengthen your body and mind in preparation for a challenging season. Chyavanprash is Ayurveda's number one tonic for children, given lovingly by parents for generations every autumn.
Sweet, affectionate herbs such as Shatavari are vidari are ideal ojas (immunity) building herbs to nurturing your body at the start of fall. Liver nourish and support nourishes your liver, which may be dry, weak and deficient from several months of summer heat.
Nerves and muscles often become tense and delicate in August as the dryness of f...