DoshaWise · Recipe Card
Coriander Water (Cold Infusion)
Dhānyaka Hima
Serves 1
Pitta
A simple cold infusion (hima) for aggravated Pitta — soothes heartburn, hot flushes and urinary heat. Made overnight and sipped on an empty stomach.
Pacifies Pitta · cooling diuretic
Ingredients
- ·3 tsp whole coriander seeds
- ·200 ml room-temperature water
Method
- 01Crush the seeds lightly in a mortar — break them open but do not powder.
- 02Soak overnight in the glass of water.
- 03Strain in the morning and drink the water on an empty stomach.
- 04Wait a few minutes before taking any herbal supplements.
Nutrition notes
Negligible kcal. Linalool, coriandrol and trace minerals; gently diuretic.
Practitioner note
Usage: 1 cup once a day in the morning; exceptionally twice a day. For deeper cooling, substitute coconut water (use cautiously — can be over-cooling). A larger batch keeps for a few weeks in a cool, dark place.
Source · Classical Ayurvedic remedy texts.
Information only — not medical advice. Verify quantities, allergies, and contraindications with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or physician before use.