AYURVEDIC GUT HEALING PLAN
For all age groups | Balances Vata-Pitta-Kapha | Strengthens Agni
✅ What to Eat (Gut-Friendly Foods)
🟢 Warm, light & freshly cooked food
— Easy to digest, supports Agni.
🥣 Khichdi with ghee
— Best for healing gut lining, especially after illness.
🥛 Homemade buttermilk (diluted curd) with jeera + rock salt
— Improves gut flora & reduces inflammation.
🍵 Cumin, fennel & coriander tea (CFC tea)
— Balances digestion, reduces gas & acidity.
🍚 Steamed veggies – lauki, pumpkin, carrot, parwal, beetroot
— Gentle on intestines and rich in fiber.
🍌 Ripe banana, pomegranate, soaked raisins, papaya
— Soothing fruits, good for constipation & acidity.
🥥 Coconut water, aloe vera juice, amla juice (in moderation)
— Cool and soothing for Pitta-based gut issues.
🥄 Desi ghee (1–2 tsp daily)
— Nourishes gut lining, supports digestion.
🌾 Red rice, mung dal, whole wheat, millets (in moderation)
— Nourishing grains that support gut microbiome.
❌ Foods to Avoid (Gut Irritants)
🚫 Cold food and drinks
— Weakens digestive fire (Agni).
🚫 Fermented, stale, leftover food
— Leads to toxin (ama) accumulation.
🚫 Spicy, fried, overly sour or pungent food
— Irritates gut lining and increases Pitta.
🚫 Milk with salty or sour food
— Causes bloating, heaviness (viruddha ahar).
🚫 White sugar, refined oil, processed foods
— Inflammatory and disturbs gut bacteria.
🚫 Tea, coffee (in excess), carbonated drinks
— Irritate mucosal lining.
🧘♂️ Daily Ayurvedic Rituals for Gut Healing
Start your day with: Warm water + 1 tsp ghee OR lemon + honey water. OR soaked raisins water for gentle detox. Before lunch: 1 small piece of fresh ginger with rock salt – boosts Agni. After lunch: 1 tsp ajwain + fennel seeds roasted powder with warm water. Night ritual: ½ tsp Triphala powder with warm water – detox and gentle cleanse.
✨ Herbs for Gut Repair
Triphala – Detox, constipation, colon cleansing Licorice (Mulethi) – Soothes ulcers and hyperacidity Amla – Rebuilds gut lining, high in Vitamin C Bael (Bilva) – Great for IBS, dysentery Kutki – Liver & gut cleanser Ginger – Boosts metabolism and relieves bloating
⚠️ Gut-Healing Tips (Must-Follow)
✅ Eat only when hungry
✅ Eat in a calm, distraction-free space
✅ Chew food thoroughly (20–32 times)
✅ Maintain early dinner (by 7–8 PM)
✅ Don’t sleep immediately after eating
✅ Walk for 10–15 minutes after meals
✅ Sip warm water throughout the day
Disclaimer:
This guide is for educational purposes only.
Please consult a qualified medical doctor or Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any new remedy, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition, are on medications, or are pregnant/breastfeeding.
Self-treatment without proper guidance can lead to unwanted health issues.
Always prioritize personalized healthcare advice.
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