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It is very hot in summer. The temperature is increasing every day. The risk of cold or heat stroke is highest in this season. We often fall ill due to exposure to scorching sun and hot winds. Even today, elders in the house advise keeping onions in the pocket to avoid heatstroke. Does keeping an onion in your pocket really prevent heatstroke? Let us know from the experts. Dr. Pragyan Tripathi, Director of Narmade Ayurvedam Panchakarma Centre, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh is giving information on this.
Can you really save yourself from heatstroke by keeping onions in your pocket?
Helps in pacifying pitta. According to Ayurveda, heat stroke often aggravates Pitta dosha, which represents the elements of fire and water in the body. Onions are believed to have a cooling nature that helps balance pitta, thereby reducing the risk of heat-related conditions.
Sweat is considered very beneficial in Ayurveda. This removes heat and toxic substances from the body. In such a situation, when you consume onion or keep it with you, it produces sweat which cools the body naturally.
In Ayurvedic texts, Prana Vayu is known to regulate body temperature. Onion is believed to activate Prana Vayu due to its pungent taste and aroma, thereby reducing the effect of heat on the body. However, it is not only beneficial to keep onion in your pocket, but it is also important to consume it.
Onion is known for its digestive benefits in Ayurveda, which may indirectly help prevent heat stroke. It helps in maintaining proper digestive metabolic balance. This also helps in maintaining temperature.