Cooling Ayurveda Drinks introduces Sikanja Bean, an ancient Indian heat-relief syrup known for its sweet, tangy, and minty cooling power. This traditional herbal mix uses just three simple ingredients—vinegar, mint, and honey (or sugar)—to prepare a refreshing syrup that helps the body handle intense summer heat.
Unlike most drinks, Sikanja Bean is enjoyed in a playful, cooling way: by dipping crisp, cold lettuce into the syrup for an instantly refreshing, hydrating bite.
Why Sikanja Bean Works as a Cooling Ayurvedic Remedy
Ayurveda teaches that excessive heat aggravates Pitta dosha, leading to body heat, dehydration, acidity, and exhaustion.
Sikanja Bean combines cooling, hydrating, and digestive ingredients that reduce internal heat and stabilize energy levels.
Ingredient Benefits:
- Vinegar – Aids digestion and adds a tangy cooling effect.
- Mint – Naturally cooling, reduces Pitta, and soothes heat & acidity.
- Honey or sugar – Provides energy and balances the sharpness of vinegar, making the mix pleasant and refreshing.
Together, they create a sweet-tangy syrup that keeps the body cool and energized.
Ingredients You’ll Need
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Vinegar | As needed |
| Mint leaves | A handful |
| Honey or Sugar | To taste |
How to Make the Cooling Syrup
(Exact traditional steps aren’t shown in the video, so here is the standard method based on Ayurvedic preparation style.)
- Take a bowl or glass.
- Add vinegar.
- Mix in mint leaves (crushed slightly to release aroma).
- Stir in honey or sugar until dissolved.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to infuse.
Your sweet-tangy cooling syrup is ready.
How to Enjoy It
- Take cold, crisp lettuce leaves.
- Dip them into the herbal syrup.
- Enjoy the refreshing, cooling bite.
This method makes it an excellent summer snack for heat relief.
Benefits of Cooling Ayurveda Drinks
The Sikanja Bean syrup is believed to help:
- Reduce excess body heat
- Prevent heat exhaustion
- Support digestion
- Cool the stomach
- Hydrate and refresh the body
- Provide quick energy during summer
Perfect for hot climates, intense summers, and people with high Pitta imbalance.
Ayurvedic Tips
- Use fresh mint for maximum cooling.
- Keep the syrup refrigerated for stronger heat-relief effects.
- Avoid taking it right after heavy or spicy meals.
- Add a little cold water to turn it into a drink if preferred.
Final Thoughts
The Cooling Ayurveda Drink: Sikanja Bean is a simple, ancient remedy that delivers powerful relief from heat. With just vinegar, mint, and honey or sugar, this sweet-tangy syrup cools the body, supports digestion, and refreshes the senses.
Whether enjoyed as a dip with crisp lettuce or diluted into a cool drink, Sikanja Bean is a delightful Ayurvedic way to stay balanced during hot weather.