Acharya Balkrishna shared a new video on Facebook this week. In it, he spoke about a simple morning routine rooted in Ayurveda. He explained how a few natural ingredients, taken on an empty stomach, can support the body through the day. The Patanjali Ayurved co-founder focused on honey water, Triphala, and a herbal brew made from Giloy and Nagarmotha.
He said these remedies are not complicated. They use ingredients already common in Indian kitchens and gardens. According to him, the goal is balance. Regular and moderate use, he noted, brings results over time rather than overnight.
Honey in lukewarm water
Balkrishna started with one of the oldest morning habits in Ayurveda. Mixing honey in lukewarm water and drinking it first thing in the morning is said to keep the body light. Ayurvedic texts describe honey as a substance that supports digestion when taken this way.
Health platforms back up parts of this claim. Honey mixed in warm water on empty stomach is commonly linked to better digestion and weight management. It also works as low glycemic alternative to sugar. That makes it suitable for some diabetics. Ayurvedic sources caution against using boiling water. Heat above a certain point is believed to break down honey’s natural enzymes and reduce its benefits.
The standard method stays simple. A teaspoon or two of raw honey goes into a glass of lukewarm water. It is taken right after waking, before any food.
Triphala for digestion
Next, Balkrishna spoke about Triphala. The name comes from three dried fruits: Haritaki, Bibhitaki, and Amla. In Ayurveda, this combination is considered one of the most reliable tools for gut health.
Triphala is widely regarded as Ayurveda’s most trusted herbal formulation, made from three fruits that practitioners say gently detoxify the body and strengthen digestion. The combination has a history stretching back more than two thousand years in Indian medicine.
The usual method is to mix half a teaspoon of Triphala powder into a cup of warm water. Ayurvedic practitioners often recommend taking it on an empty stomach about thirty minutes before breakfast for the strongest cleansing effect. Some versions also include a small amount of honey for taste and added benefit.
Triphala is also linked to bowel regularity. It works as a mild natural laxative and is commonly used to support healthy elimination in the morning. This is one reason Ayurvedic doctors place it at the center of so many digestive routines.
Giloy and nagarmotha for detox
The third remedy Balkrishna highlighted was a brew made from Giloy and Nagarmotha. Giloy, also called Guduchi, is a climbing shrub used in Ayurveda for centuries. It is often prepared as a kadha or decoction by boiling stem or powder in water.
Giloy is known in Ayurveda for boosting immunity, helping detoxify the body, offering relief during fever. It carries digestive and appetite-supporting properties in Ayurvedic classification. It’s regular use is associated with improved energy and immune strength. Some early research suggests Giloy may support the immune system against viral infections, though there is no evidence it can cure any disease on its own.
Nagarmotha, also known as Cyperus rotundus, is less talked about but frequently paired with Giloy in traditional formulations. Together, the brew is positioned as a gentle way to support the body’s natural cleansing process rather than a quick fix.