In Hemanta Ritucharya [15–30 date of November, December, 1–15 date of January]
In Shishira Ritucharya [15–30 date of January, February, 1–15 date of March]
In Hemanta Ritu their is more strength in person because in that time Moon is more powerful compared to Sun.
In this season digestive fire is more powerful is porper amount and quality of food is not taken in this season will destory body element.
Indication of Rasa in Hemanta ritu:
Madhura [Sweet]
Amla [Sour]
Lavan [Salty]
All this type of Rasa are advice to take in this season to decreases Vata dosha and balance all dosha.
Due Rukshata [Dryness] In Shishira Ritu which comes under Aadankala Snigdha Ahara should be taken in this season compared to Hemanta Ritu.
Indication for winter season:
Olation to body is done with Taila [Abhyanga]
Wrestling
Exercise
Use of warm water for washing hand
Tub bath [Droni avaghan] means feeling tub with warm water and resting in tub head should be outside the water. By this warmness will be their in body.
External application with Kesarand Kasturi.
Indication for food:
Meat soup can be taken with Ghee and Taila
Sweet substance made up of jaggery
Alcohol in more quantity
Wheat flour
Black gram
Sugarcane juice
Milk product [Curd, Buttermilk, Cream etc ]
New rice