After a long week of meetings, deadlines, and screen time, your body—and your mind—need a reset. But instead of opting for fad detox juices or harsh cleanses, what if you chose something ancient, gentle, and rooted in nature? Enter Ayurveda—the 5,000-year-old science of holistic healing.
According to Ayurveda, true beauty and glow begin from within. Your gut health, liver function, and emotional balance all contribute to the way your skin looks and feels. A weekend detox doesn’t have to mean starvation—it can mean nourishment, warmth, and gentle elimination. Below are a few easy Ayurvedic recipes and rituals to try this weekend for a refreshing inner cleanse and that enviable natural glow.
1. CCF Tea – The Tridoshic Detox Drink
Ingredients:
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
3 cups water
How to Make:
Boil all the seeds in water for 10 minutes. Strain and sip warm throughout the day.
Why it Works:
This traditional blend balances all three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. It aids digestion, reduces bloating, and supports liver detoxification.
2. Kitchari – The Ultimate Ayurvedic Cleanse Meal
Ingredients:
1/2 cup split yellow moong dal
1/2 cup white basmati rice
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ghee
Salt and water
How to Make:
Rinse the dal and rice. In a pot, heat ghee, add spices, then dal and rice. Add water and cook until soft and mushy.
Why it Works:
Kitchari is easy on digestion and packed with nutrients. According to a 2023 NCBI study, short-term mono-diets like kitchari can improve gut microbiota and reduce systemic inflammation in women aged 25–45.
3. Glow Boosting Turmeric Milk
Ingredients:
1 cup almond or cow milk
1/2 tsp turmeric
Pinch of black pepper
Dash of cinnamon
How to Make:
Warm all ingredients together. Sip before bed.
Why it Works:
Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and enhances skin clarity. Black pepper boosts absorption. Cinnamon regulates blood sugar, helping with hormonal skin flare-ups.
4. Detox Ritual: Abhyanga (Self-Massage with Warm Oil)
Before your bath, massage your body with warm sesame oil in circular motions. Leave it on for 15–20 minutes.
Why it Works:
This age-old ritual improves blood flow, aids lymphatic drainage, and calms the nervous system. A study by the Ayurvedic Journal of Health in 2022 showed women practicing regular abhyanga reported improved skin tone and emotional wellbeing.
Wrapping up
A detox doesn’t need to be extreme. Ayurveda teaches us that consistent, gentle care—aligned with your natural rhythm—creates real change. Try one or all of these this weekend, and let your inner glow do the talking.
