Ever since the coronavirus pandemic hit
our lives, many households follow a regular routine of drinking kadha
every single day. From boosting our immunity to improving our overall
health, drinking kadha is said to have various health benefits. But like
is the case with everything, overconsumption of kadha too can have side
effects and may prove dangerous.
We talked to Dr Rakhi Nagar,
BAMS, PGCPK, Ayurveda consultant and Panchakarma specialist, to know
about the number of times one should have kadha every day (and also the
right quantity).
The number of times you should have kadha in a day
As per Dr Rakhi, the amount of kadha one should have depends greatly on one's Ayurvedic body type.
Vata
body type: People with this body type can have kadha two times in a
day. These people can also add some ghee in their kadha to avoid dryness
in their body.
Pitta body type: People with pitta body type
should not have kadha more than once a day. Also, these people should
never have kadha on an empty stomach. The best time to have kadha for
people with pitta body type is evening.
Kapha body type: People
with Kapha body can consume kadha 2-3 times a day. In fact, these people
are more prone to getting viral illness and thus kadha is like a nectar
for them.
Side effects of having too much kadha
It is important to note that the common
ingredients used to make kadha produce heat in the body and too much of
it can lead to certain issues. If you are having kadha every day and you
witness any of the below symptoms, it's a sign that you are having too
much of it.
- Bleeding from the nose
- Boils in mouth
- Too much acidity
- Indigestion
- Problem is passing urine
The right quantity to be consumed at once
One serving of kadha should not be more than
50ml. You can put 100 ml of water with kadha ingredients and let it
boil till it reduces to 50ml.
Note for people with vata and pitta dosha
Kadha eliminates cough and thus is highly
suitable for people suffering from Kapha dosha. Additionally, people who
have vata and pitta body type should be careful while adding
ingredients like black pepper, cinnamon and sonth in their kadha.