17/07/2025
Why Ayurveda says sometimes no to hot water in morning for bowel movements?
First, because aggravates pitta dosha, fire element in your body. Hot water plus empty stomach is equal to excess heat in the system. For pitta dominant people who already have more internal heat, this can lead to acidity, burning sensation, loose motion or skin flare ups. Ayurvedic texts, too much ushna heat can disturb Agni digestive fire especially if it's already high. Can dry up internal moisture ras dhatu too. Very hot water may dehydrate tissues, drawing inner linings of the intestine. This can paradoxically lead to constipation, especially with vata type, to already have dry and Cold Tendencies
