Sugarcane juice is generally considered as cooling to the body, especially beneficial during hot weather conditions. It’s like an ideal thirst-quencher because it helps balance heat by actively reducing pitta dosha. In the context of the Siddha-Ayurvedic perspective, sugarcane’s sweet taste and high water content naturally make it cooling. However, the body’s response can vary based on individual prakriti, or constitution. If you’re predominantly pitta, this juice helps you cool down, whereas if you’re predominantly kapha, the heavy and sweet qualities might lead to kapha imbalance when consumed excessively.
Drinking sugarcane juice after workouts could explain why you felt an initial rehydrating effect. By sweating more afterwards, it might be your body’s way of expelling excess heat. The stomach issue might be due to quantity or the juice’s inherent nature of potent sweetness which, when consumed too frequently, could potentially exacerbate kapha imbalances or digestive issues if your digestion (agni) is sensitive.
Whether or not it’s okay to drink sugarcane daily depends on your constitution and current dosha balance. If you haven’t been experiencing adverse reactions like indigestion, it’s generally safe for pitta types, but still, moderation is key. Especially in cooler seasons it’s wise to adjust your intake, as your body generates less heat naturally and the cooling effect may over cool your system.
It’s worth noting that if you are experiencing anything more severe, connecting with a local Ayurvedic practitioner could offer specific guidance tailored to your needs. For ongoing heavy sweat or stomach symptoms, they may suggest tailored practices like a herbal mix or balanced dietary adjustments.
