Herbal Remedies for Fasting: Staying Healthy During Ramadan
Herbal Remedies for Fasting: Staying Healthy During Ramadan
In the period of fasting abstinence from eating and drinking pressurize the body, especially when it comes to maintaining energy, hydration, and digestive health. Incorporating herbal remedies into your pre and post fast meals can help you stay healthy and energized throughout the Period.
Ramadan fasting is a spiritual practice that involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset, making it similar in structure to intermittent fasting. During this time, choosing the right fasting food is essential to maintain energy and overall health. Incorporating an intermittent fasting diet plan into your Suhoor and Iftar meals can help balance nutrition while supporting the body through the fasting hours. With the right approach, fasting can become a rejuvenating experience for both the body and soul.
Here are some natural solutions to common fasting challenges:
- Combatting Dehydration
Fasting for long hours without water can lead to dehydration, especially in hot climates. To counter this, herbal remedies and drinks can be highly beneficial:
- Sharbat Rahat Afroz: This natural herbal syrup not only quenches thirst but also replenishes essential minerals lost during fasting.
- Honey Multiflora: Add a spoonful to warm water or herbal tea during Suhoor to keep your body hydrated and energized.
- Sharbat Nilofar: Quenches thirst. Relieves heat even when there is no fever. Strengthens the heart and is useful in sun stroke.
Sharbat Nilofar
Price range: ₹90.00 through ₹200.00
Sharbat Rahat Afroz (750 ml)
₹170.00
Dehlvi Honey Multiflora
Price range: ₹40.00 through ₹450.00- Maintaining Digestive Health
Fasting can sometimes lead to acidity, bloating, or constipation. Herbal remedies can support better digestion:
- Gastreen Syrup / Churn: An excellent remedy for acidity and indigestion, ensuring your digestive system stays calm during the fast.
- Pachak Chatni: Consuming a small amount of this digestive chutney at Iftar can improve digestion and reduce bloating.
Gastreen Churan
Price range: ₹70.00 through ₹130.00
Gastreen Syrup with Mint
Price range: ₹100.00 through ₹410.00
Pachak Chatni (250 gm)
₹210.00- Boosting Energy Levels
To sustain energy throughout the day, it is essential to consume nutrient-dense foods and supplements:
- A-Gile Syrup: This herbal tonic enhances appetite and digestion, providing the nutritional support needed for fasting.
- Halwa Gheekwar: Made with aloe vera, nuts, and other energizing ingredients, this traditional sweet keeps your energy levels up and combats fatigue.
- Dates and Almond Oil: Break your fast with dates soaked in Raughan e Badam Shireen (Sweet Almond Oil) for an energy-packed Iftar.
A-Gile – Herbal Health Tonic
Price range: ₹110.00 through ₹235.00
Halwa Gheekwar
Price range: ₹200.00 through ₹710.00
Shilajit 100% Pure
Price range: ₹220.00 through ₹1,800.00
Raughan-e-Badam Shireen (Sweet Almond Oil)
Price range: ₹135.00 through ₹250.00
- Strengthening Immunity
If the body is not well-nourished, Immune system may become weak. Incorporating immunity-boosting herbs and supplements can help to prevent this condition:
- Shilajit Tablets: Packed with essential minerals, Shilajit enhances stamina and immunity, making it an ideal supplement during Ramadan.
- ImmunHo Syrup: It is a powerful combination of 17 potent herbs like Tulsi, Haldi, Ashwagandha, Mulethi, Abresham, etc., that produce strong immunity.
- Dehlvi Chyawanprash Special with Saffron: It nourishes the weak and degenerating tissues, promotes vigour, vitality and is anti-ageing. It helps to attain intellect, memory, and immunity.
Dehlvi Chyawanprash Special with Saffron
Price range: ₹195.00 through ₹370.00
- Improving Sleep and Reducing Fatigue
Irregular sleep patterns during Ramadan can lead to fatigue. Herbal remedies can promote relaxation and better sleep:
Ashwagandha: A natural adaptogen that reduces stress and promotes restful sleep.
- Kalonji Oil: Black cumin oil may help with sleep duration, efficiency, and quality. Take one teaspoon of black seed oil and one teaspoon of honey in warm milk, one hour before going to sleep.
Dehlvi Kalonji Oil (Black Cumin Seed Oil)
Price range: ₹190.00 through ₹350.00- Practical Tips for Incorporating Herbal Remedies
- Plan Ahead: Stock up on essential herbal products before fasting begins to ensure a smooth experience.
- Balance Your Diet: Pair herbal supplements with a balanced diet rich in whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables.
- Hydrate Wisely: Drink plenty of water during non-fasting hours and incorporate herbal teas or drinks to maintain hydration levels.
For sure, fasting is a spiritual journey, but it’s equally important to care for your physical well-being. Herbal remedies rooted in Unani and traditional medicine can provide the support you need to stay healthy and energized throughout the fasting period. By incorporating these natural solutions into your pre and post fasting meals, you can ensure a fulfilling and rejuvenating experience.
At Sana Herbals, we offer a wide range of herbal products to help you stay healthy during fasting period of any religion. Visit our online store to explore our offerings and make any fasting period a healthy and blessed one!
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