Introduction
In Ayurveda, Taseer—the thermal nature of food, whether garam (heating), thanda (cooling), or madhyam (neutral)—plays a vital role in maintaining internal balance. This ancient concept, detailed in classical texts like Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam, guides how food can naturally support a mother’s wellness through pregnancy and the postpartum period.
What is Taseer?
Taseer refers to the post-digestive effect of food on the body’s internal temperature and energy flow.
Cooling foods help soothe excess internal heat (Pitta) and are typically preferred during pregnancy or hot seasons.
Heating foods support warmth, circulation, digestion (Agni), and are commonly included in postpartum routines.
| Food Type | Taseer | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Gond | Heating | Postpartum recovery, joint strength |
| Haldi | Heating | Immunity boost, wound healing |
| Jeera | Cooling | Digestion, lactation support |
| Dana Methi | Heating | Bone health, lactation, uterus tightening |
| Coconut | Cooling | Hydration, digestion, soothing inflammation |
| Almonds & Cashews | Heating | Energy, brain health, tissue repair |
Ayurvedic Insight: Taseer and Pregnancy/Postpartum Needs
As per classical Ayurvedic texts like Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya, postpartum recovery is a sensitive period known as "Sutika Kala", when the body goes through natural restoration.
During this time:
Heating foods are traditionally preferred to:
Support natural uterine restoration
Balance the Vata dosha (air element)
Encourage healthy milk flow
Rekindle digestive strength (Agni)
Cooling foods are used moderately, especially during pregnancy, warm weather, or conditions associated with excess internal heat.
Nuskha’s Recommended Foods Based on Taseer
Heating Foods (Postpartum Support)
Gond Laddu
Made with gond, dry fruits, coconut, and spices—this laddu is part of traditional diets to promote warmth, strength, and nourishment.
Haldi Laddu
Turmeric is widely known in Ayurveda for its warming nature and is traditionally used for skin and joint comfort.
Dana Methi Laddu
This laddu includes fenugreek, often used in traditional recipes to support postnatal nourishment.
Panchmool Oil & Battesa Herb Blend
Combines internal and external wellness practices. Battesa is a traditional blend used to support daily strength. Panchmool oil is applied to soothe and refresh the body.
Cooling & Soothing Foods (Ideal During Pregnancy)
Jeera Herb Mix
Jeera (cumin) is known for its cooling nature and is commonly used to support digestion and comfort.
Peepal Powder
Traditionally used to soothe the stomach and support regularity.
Panjiri (Mild Heating)
A nourishing option made with ghee, dry fruits, and herbs. Gentle in taseer, it's suitable during late pregnancy or early postpartum.
Kaifal Powder (for Head Massage)
An herbal mix for external use, often applied to the scalp to help relax and refresh.
Stretch Marks & Skin Nourishment
Taseer isn’t just about food—it also applies to oils and body care. Our Stretch Marks Oil contains warming herbs traditionally used to improve massage effectiveness and support skin comfort.
Conclusion: Eating Right According to Taseer
Balancing heating and cooling foods is an important part of Ayurveda, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. At Nuskha,, our recipes are rooted in these time-tested principles to help new moms feel supported, nourished, and cared for—naturally and gently.
During pregnancy → Choose balanced or cooling foods
Postpartum → Shift to warm, strengthening recipes
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