With rising temperature, heat starts rising in the body, due to which various kinds of problems may bother you. Especially in this condition, there is a very negative effect on the digestive system and the skin. More frequent bloating, gas, and indigestion, as well as frequent skin rashes, diarrhea, and rashes may be due to increased body heat. In such a situation, it is necessary to release body heat. The most important thing for this is to stay fully hydrated and there are also some special herbs that help you release your body heat.

My mother has been using these herbs for years to keep her body cool during summers. After seeing its effects I thought why not share it with you all. These herbs have cooling properties that will keep you cool from within. So let us know about some such special cooling herbs. We will also learn what is the right way to use them.

Learn about some special cooling herbs (cooling herbs) here

1. Mint

Mint is a very unique herb that is known for its calming properties. It has the fenugreek quality that cools the body from within. Apart from that it is rich in many unique nutrients and properties. Mint leaves especially keep the stomach cool and help the digestive process to function properly. You can include it in your diet in many ways during summer. Its hot tea also cools your body.

You can add mint leaves to your regular salad. Apart from this, prepare mint lemon juice by crushing mint leaves in lemon water and enjoy this refreshing drink. Not only this, you can always chew mint leaves so that it also acts as a mouth freshener.

If we talk about beauty, you can mix mint leaves with curd and apply on your skin and scalp. If you don’t use curd, grind mint leaves in lukewarm water to make a paste and apply it on your scalp. It provides cooling to the scalp skin.

2. Coriander

Besides adding flavor to your food, coriander leaves remove excess heat from the body and give you a refreshing and cooling effect. Coriander leaves have diaphoretic properties that promote respiration and reduce the internal temperature of the body. Moreover, it is also very effective in detoxifying the body. Not only that, it also removes heat and toxins from the body, soothes your digestive system and reduces inflammation.

You can add it to your regular curries, vegetables and other dishes. Also serve coriander chutney as a side dish every day. Apart from this, you can also enjoy its tea. Add mint to your regular salads and smoothies, if you want, you can even prepare detox water with its help.

3. Lemon grass

Lemongrass is a cooling herb that you can add to your diet for body heat management in summer. But it also provides many other benefits besides cooling the body. It helps keep your stomach cool and reduces the risk of digestive problems in summer. If you suffer from constipation, indigestion and bloating, it is effective for all these problems.

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One of the easiest and most effective ways to incorporate lemongrass tea into your diet is. Boil a cup of water, add lemon juice and let it boil for some time. Then add a spoonful of honey at the end and enjoy.

4. Henna

It is normal for body temperature to rise with rising temperature, in such a situation you should know how to manage your body heat. Mehndi helps you manage body heat. Mehndi is used not only for makeup but also as an herb. It has been used in Ayurveda for many years as a treatment for various problems. It has cooling effects that provide cooling to the body from within. Apart from this, it reduces inflammation and keeps the body from overheating.

You can use fresh henna leaves plucked from trees. If you don’t have a mehndi tree around, you can easily get mehndi powder in the market. You can use it by making a paste. Apply mehndi to your palms as well as the soles of your feet. It absorbs body heat and cools the body. You can also apply it on the scalp. It reduces the risk of scalp infection.

5. Basil leaves

Basil leaves are used as prasad. But according to Ayurveda, it has medicinal properties due to which it is used to treat all kinds of physical problems. Tulsi leaves have cooling effects which provide natural cooling to the body. It is very important to control the body heat especially during summer. Apart from this, other nutrients and properties present in it are very effective in digestive problems that occur during summer.

You can include basil tea in your regular diet. Apart from that, Tulsi leaves can be chewed. Thus it also acts as a mouth freshener. But remember that it is very important to rinse after chewing. Add basil leaves to regular salads and you can even prepare detox water from it.

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