WINTER CARE SPECIAL COMBO

Winter, known as Hemanta and Shishira Ritu in Ayurveda, is a season of strength and rejuvenation. The cold and dry atmosphere of this time naturally stimulates the body’s digestive fire (Agni), making it stronger than in any other season. This heightened Agni demands proper nourishment through warm, unctuous, and wholesome foods to maintain energy, balance Vata dosha, and protect the body from seasonal ailments. However, when the body is not provided with enough nourishment, or when cold, dry, or incompatible foods are consumed, Vata gets aggravated, leading to dryness of skin, joint stiffness, fatigue, and lowered resistance. To support the body’s natural strength and immunity during this season, Planet Ayurveda presents the Winter Care Combo — a thoughtfully formulated herbal combination that nurtures the body, strengthens immunity, enhances warmth, and promotes overall well-being. Let’s study about Winter Care and about this wonderful combo!

Effective Herbs And Herbal Supplements

Causes Of Doshic Imbalance During Winter

Improper seasonal adaptation often leads to Vata aggravation and secondary Kapha imbalance. Major causes include:

• Irregular sleep or staying up late
• Lack of physical movement or warmth
• Exposure to excessive cold or dry winds
• Excessive intake of cold, raw, or dry food
• Poor hydration or insufficient fluid intake
• Avoiding oil massages or internal lubrication
• Skipping nourishing meals or fasting frequently
• Ignoring seasonal dietary and lifestyle guidelines

Common Winter Health Issues

When proper care is not taken during Winters, the following common discomforts may appear:

• Weakened Immunity: Low Ojas (Vital Nectar) and reduced physical activity make the body more susceptible to coughs, colds, and seasonal infections.
• Dry and Rough Skin: The cold, dry air depletes natural skin moisture, causing flakiness, cracks, and irritation.
• Stiffness and Joint Pain: The cold constricts the channels (Srotas), reducing flexibility and increasing stiffness or mild pain in muscles and joints.
• Low Energy and Fatigue: Reduced sunlight and heavy digestion may lead to lethargy or mental dullness.
• Digestive Imbalance: Although Agni is stronger in winter, irregular eating habits or light, dry food can lead to bloating, constipation, or acidity.
• Cracked Lips and Brittle Hair: Loss of natural oils and inadequate hydration cause lips, scalp, and hair to become dry and fragile.
• Sleep Disturbances: Aggravated Vata may disturb sleep patterns, causing restlessness or light sleep.

Herbal Remedies By Planet Ayurveda For Winter Care

Planet Ayurveda is a globally recognized Ayurvedic company dedicated to restoring health through 100% natural, pure, and authentic herbal formulations. Guided by the principles of classical Ayurveda, every product is made from standardized extracts of potent herbs without chemicals, preservatives, or artificial additives. With expert Ayurvedic doctors and GMP-certified manufacturing, Planet Ayurveda provides effective solutions for chronic and lifestyle-related disorders while promoting holistic wellness and preventive care. The brand emphasizes purity, sustainability, and healing through nature’s wisdom — helping people worldwide rediscover balance and vitality. For healthy winters, Planet Ayurveda offers Winter Care special Combo — a perfect blend of herbal formulations that support immunity, enhance warmth, boost energy, and keep you healthy throughout the cold season. Let’s explore it together and experience nature’s care this winter!

Winter Care Special Combo

1. Shilajit Resin
2. Vikramprash

Product Description

1. Shilajit Resin

Shilajit Resin is a pure, natural exudate that seeps from the Himalayan rocks during the warm months and solidifies in the cold. In Ayurveda, it is known as a Rasayana—a rejuvenating substance that promotes strength, balance, and vitality. During winter, when the body demands more warmth and nourishment, Shilajit serves as a natural ally, helping maintain inner stability and resilience. The Shilajit Resin from Planet Ayurveda is carefully sourced and purified to preserve its authentic essence, supporting the body’s natural adaptation to the cold season in a holistic and traditional way.

Dosage: Take a pea size qty (200-250mg), dissolve in 100ml lukewarm water/milk and have it once a day.

2. Vikramprash

Vikramprash is a uniquely formulated Ayurvedic preparation by Planet Ayurveda, designed to naturally enhance strength, stamina, and immunity. It acts as a complete rejuvenator, nourishing both body and mind. During winter, when the body needs extra warmth and vitality, Vikramprash helps maintain energy, supports respiratory health, and promotes overall wellness. Prepared with pure, high-quality ingredients using traditional Ayurvedic methods, Planet Ayurveda’s Vikramprash offers a wholesome way to stay strong, active, and balanced throughout the cold season — supporting health and vitality in every spoonful. Let’s explore its ingredients and their incredible benefits.

Ingredients of Vikramprash

• Bilva (Aegle marmelos): Bilva (Aegle marmelos) supports digestion, relieves Vata imbalance, and enhances appetite during winter, maintaining warmth and promoting overall digestive strength.
• Agnimantha (Premna mucronata): Agnimantha (Premna mucronata) improves metabolism, relieves stiffness, supports healthy joints, and keeps the body active and energetic in cold weather.
• Shyonak (Oroxylum indicum): Shyonak (Oroxylum indicum) strengthens respiratory health, clears mucus, supports immunity, and protects against cold and cough during the winter season.
• Kashmarya (Gmelina arborea): Kashmarya (Gmelina arborea) nourishes tissues, enhances energy, supports joint flexibility, and helps balance aggravated Vata in winter.
• Patla (Stereospermum suaveolens): Patla (Stereospermum suaveolens) promotes respiratory comfort, strengthens immunity, and supports body resilience against cold-induced discomforts.
• Shalparni (Desmodium gangeticum): Shalparni (Desmodium gangeticum) balances Vata and Kapha, enhances strength, nourishes muscles, and promotes warmth and vitality in the winter season.
• Prishnaparni (Uraria picta): Prishnaparni (Uraria picta) restores energy, strengthens nerves, supports flexibility, and helps the body adapt to cold climates.
• Mashparni (Teramnus labialis): Mashparni (Teramnus labialis) promotes nourishment, relieves dryness, supports muscle tone, and enhances endurance in winter conditions.
• Mudgaparni (Phaseolus trilobus): Mudgaparni (Phaseolus trilobus) improves strength, sustains body warmth, aids digestion, and balances aggravated Vata dosha in cold months.
• Bala (Sida cordifolia): Bala (Sida cordifolia) enhances physical strength, nourishes muscles, and provides inner warmth and vitality during winter.
• Pippali (Piper longum): Pippali (Piper longum) boosts Agni (digestive fire), clears congestion, enhances circulation, and improves immunity in cold weather.
• Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris): Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) supports stamina, nourishes tissues, and helps maintain urinary and reproductive health in winter.
• Shringi (Pistacia integerrima): Shringi (Pistacia integerrima) relieves cough and congestion, supports lung health, and strengthens immunity against winter respiratory troubles.
• Bhumiamalaki (Phyllanthus niruri): Bhumiamalaki (Phyllanthus niruri) strengthens liver function, supports detoxification, and maintains inner vitality during the winter season.
• Draksha (Vitis vinifera): Draksha (Vitis vinifera) rejuvenates, provides natural energy, supports hydration, and prevents dryness or fatigue during cold weather.
• Jivanti (Leptadenia reticulata): Jivanti (Leptadenia reticulata) acts as a Rasayana, enhancing vitality, vision, and endurance while maintaining warmth and energy.
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula): Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) promotes healthy digestion, detoxifies the body, and balances all doshas, preventing sluggishness in winter.
• Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia): Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) boosts immunity, combats infections, supports rejuvenation, and strengthens Ojas (vital energy) in the cold season.
• Shati (Curcuma zedoaria): Shati (Curcuma zedoaria) improves digestion, reduces mucus, supports respiration, and enhances internal heat and clarity.
• Musta (Cyperus rotundus): Musta (Cyperus rotundus) balances Vata and Kapha, aids digestion, and relieves bloating or heaviness after heavy winter meals.
• Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa): Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) removes excess fluids, supports kidney health, and maintains vitality and comfort in winter.
• Ela (Elettaria cardamomum): Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) enhances digestion, freshens breath, improves circulation, and provides gentle warmth to the body.
• Utpal (Nymphaea alba): Utpal (Nymphaea alba) calms the mind, supports restful sleep, and balances excess heat while keeping the body composed.
• Vidarikand (Pueraria tuberosa): Vidarikand (Pueraria tuberosa) nourishes tissues, improves strength, and enhances vitality and moisture balance in cold, dry weather.
• Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) promotes stamina, strengthens immunity, and helps the body adapt to cold and stress.
• Shveta Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum): Shveta Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) enhances strength, vitality, and reproductive health while keeping the body nourished and warm.
• Kali Musli (Curculigo orchioides): Kali Musli (Curculigo orchioides) strengthens immunity, boosts energy, and promotes physical endurance during the winter months.
• Varahi Kand (Dioscorea bulbifera): Varahi Kand (Dioscorea bulbifera) rejuvenates tissues, supports joint health, and enhances body warmth and nourishment.
• Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus): Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) moisturizes tissues, balances Vata, supports hormonal balance, and nourishes body and mind in winter.
• Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica): Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) enhances mental clarity, strengthens nerves, and helps calm Vata-related restlessness during cold weather.
• Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia): Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) purifies blood, improves circulation, and supports skin glow during dry winter months.
• Petha (Benincasa hispida): Petha (Benincasa hispida) cools and nourishes, maintains hydration, and supports balanced digestion and energy.
• Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus): Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus) purifies blood, cools the system, and supports clear, healthy skin even in dry climates.
• Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri): Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) improves focus, reduces stress, and supports overall nervous system strength and balance.
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis): Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) is a rich Rasayana that boosts immunity, improves digestion, and promotes healthy skin and hair.
• Go Ghrita (Clarified butter): Go Ghrita (Clarified butter) nourishes tissues, lubricates the body, supports digestion, and provides natural warmth and strength.
• Til Tail (Sesamum indicum): Til Tail (Sesamum indicum) promotes joint flexibility, skin softness, and warmth; ideal for external and internal use in winter.
• Madhu (Honey): Madhu (Honey) enhances immunity, clears congestion, and provides gentle warmth and energy.
• Vanshlochana (Bambusa arundinacea): Vanshlochana (Bambusa arundinacea) strengthens bones, soothes respiratory passages, and supports vitality and resilience in cold weather.
• Pippali (Piper nigrum): Pippali (Piper nigrum) stimulates Agni, improves nutrient absorption, and relieves respiratory congestion in winter.
• Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica): Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica) warms the body, enhances circulation, and supports immunity and digestion in cold conditions.
• Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum): Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum) refreshes, supports digestion, and keeps the mind and body light yet warm.
• Tejpata (Cinnamomum tamala): Tejpata (Cinnamomum tamala) enhances appetite, improves metabolism, and promotes body warmth and vitality.
• Nagkeshar (Mesua ferrea): Nagkeshar (Mesua ferrea) improves blood flow, supports skin health, and strengthens immunity during seasonal transitions.

Ayurvedic Winter Care Guidelines

To complement the effects of the Winter Care Special Combo, Ayurveda recommends adopting lifestyle and dietary practices that maintain warmth, nourishment, and balance:

1. Eat Warm, Freshly Prepared, and Nourishing Meals

• Prefer warm, moist, and slightly oily foods such as soups, khichdi, porridge, and vegetable stews.
• Add ghee or sesame oil to your meals for lubrication and nourishment.
• Avoid refrigerated, raw, or dry foods, as they can aggravate Vata and lead to dryness and constipation.
• Include seasonal vegetables like carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens for strength and vitality.
• Enjoy spices like cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric to enhance Agni (digestive fire) and circulation.

2. Stay Warm and Hydrated with Herbal Drinks

• Sip warm water throughout the day to prevent dryness and improve metabolism.
• Prepare herbal teas with ingredients like ginger, tulsi, cinnamon, or mulethi to keep the body warm and support respiratory health.
• Avoid cold or carbonated beverages, which can slow down Agni (Digestive Fire).

3. Practice Daily Abhyanga (Oil Massage)

• Massage the body daily with warm sesame or almond oil before bathing.
• Focus on the feet, joints, scalp, and spine to promote circulation and flexibility.
• Allow the oil to stay for 15–20 minutes before taking a warm water bath.
• This simple ritual nourishes the skin, calms Vata dosha, and enhances body strength.

4. Protect Yourself from Cold Exposure

• Always keep the head, neck, ears, and feet covered in cold weather.
• Avoid sudden exposure to cold air after bathing or sweating.
• Use warm blankets and maintain a comfortable room temperature during sleep.
• Gentle sunbathing in the morning helps absorb Vitamin D and balances Kapha.

5. Practice Gentle Yoga and Pranayama

• Opt for slow, warming yoga postures like Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), and Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) to keep the body active and supple.
• Perform Pranayama such as Bhastrika (Bellows Breath), Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing), or Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath) to enhance oxygenation and internal heat.
• Avoid overexertion; aim for balance, warmth, and regularity in your daily practice.

Conclusion

Winter is a season of strength, restoration, and nourishment when approached with proper Ayurvedic wisdom. By aligning with nature’s rhythm — eating warm, wholesome meals, keeping the body lubricated, and maintaining inner warmth — one can truly thrive even in the coldest months. Planet Ayurveda’s Winter Care Special Combo, featuring Shilajit Resin and Vikramprash, offers a perfect herbal support system to boost energy, strengthen immunity, and promote vitality throughout the season. Along with mindful diet and lifestyle practices, this combo helps you embrace winter with warmth, vigor, and balance — the Ayurvedic way to stay healthy and radiant.