Pitta Season: An Ayurvedic Approach to cooling the inner fire with Herbal Support

Pitta Season, Liver Health & Cooling the Inner Fire: An Ayurvedic Approach with Herbal Support

We are now in full flow of Pitta season — the warmest and most intense time of year according to Ayurveda. Characterised by the elements of fire and water, Pitta governs transformation in the body: digestion, metabolism, and energy production.

While Pitta energy fuels ambition, vitality, and clarity, it can easily tip into imbalance during summer, leading to irritability, inflammation, skin breakouts, and digestive distress. And one organ takes the brunt of that fiery overload: the liver.

Let’s explore how to balance Pitta, support liver health, and stay cool and clear-headed through the summer — naturally.

Understanding Pitta Dosha and Summer Heat

In Ayurveda, summer is the season when Pitta dosha dominates. Think of its qualities: hot, sharp, oily, light, and penetrating. In moderation, these qualities give us drive, focus, and strong digestion. But under summer’s intense heat, Pitta can become excessive, showing up as:

🔥 Overheating or sweating excessively
🔥 Acid reflux or a “burning” stomach
🔥 Anger, impatience, or irritability
🔥 Skin rashes, breakouts, or inflammation
🔥 Insomnia or waking between 2–4 a.m.
🔥 Liver sluggishness or hormone imbalance
🔥 Seasonal Allergies

According to Ayurvedic tradition, the liver is the seat of Pitta and one of the first organs to show signs of overheating. That’s why cooling, bitter, and detoxifying herbs are essential for staying balanced during the summer.

 

The Liver’s Role in Pitta Balance

The liver’s primary role is detoxification, but it also

• Regulates hormones
• Breaks down fats
• Manages heat in the blood

When the liver is overburdened, we may experience heat-related symptoms such as inflammation, skin issues, and hormonal imbalances — all classic signs of Pitta aggravation.

 

How can we guard against the accumulation of this heat?

Herbal Caps - An Ayurvedic Herbal Blend to Cool, Cleanse & Restore

 

To support liver health and pacify Pitta during summer, Ayurveda recommends bitter-tasting, cooling, and cleansing herbs. Our Herbal Caps formula which is designed with these principles in mind — a synergistic mix of over 20 botanicals that nourish and restore without harsh detox reactions. Instead it gently removes excess Pitta from the liver.

Take one capsule in the morning and one in the evening with water.

🌿 The Ingredients:

• Dandelion ,  Artichoke Extract  & Devil’s Claw– Promote bile flow, cool the liver, and enhance detoxification. Artichoke reduces indigestion symptoms and can reduce LDL low density lipoprotein ‘bad cholesterol’
• Gentian, Yarrow & Wild Garlic – Bitter herbs that reduce excess heat and clear toxins. The gentian here counterbalances the heat from the wild garlic.
• Acai Berry Extract – A deeply nourishing antioxidant that helps protect liver cells.
• Watercress & Lovage – Mild diuretics that help flush the system and reduce fluid retention.
• Cardamom, Coriander, Fennel – Carminatives that soothe digestion and balance Agni (digestive fire) without increasing heat.
• Galangal & Ginger Powder – both heating herbs that help mobilise the action of some of the other ingredients in this formula and promote digestion
• Valerian, Hops & Elderflower – Calming herbs to cool the nervous system and promote restful sleep — especially when heat disturbs the mind.
• AFA-Algae Powder – A nutrient-rich blue-green algae that supports liver regeneration and overall cellular vitality.

These ingredients work together to provide gentle, daily detoxification while keeping the body cool, calm, and in rhythm with the season.

 

Ayurvedic Lifestyle Tips to Support Pitta & Liver Health

Pairing herbal support with simple seasonal habits can enhance your results:

🧊 Favour cooling, bitter, and hydrating foods – Think leafy greens, cucumbers, courgettes and  melon.

☀️ Avoid excessive heat – Stay in the shade, wear light-coloured clothing, and limit time in the midday sun.

🧘♀️ Practice calming routines – Gentle yoga, meditation, and pranayama (like Sheetali cooling breath) help soothe fiery emotions and reduce internal heat.

🕊️ Cultivate emotional balance – Anger, frustration, and perfectionism are signs of Pitta excess. Practice self-compassion and allow space for rest.

Self massage daily with Pitta Oil and use Neely Bringadi hair oil weekly

Cooling teas such as  Pitta Teaand  Supergreen Tea

 

Final Thoughts

Summer is a time of brightness, action, and growth — but without proper balance, it can lead to internal burnout. Ayurvedic wisdom reminds us to align with the rhythms of nature, and that starts with caring for our liver and calming the fire within.

With the right herbs and lifestyle support, you can move through Pitta season feeling light, clear, and cool — in body, mind, and spirit.

🌿 Try our Herbal Caps – Liver Support to restore harmony and support your liver the Ayurvedic way.