About the Recipe
Hot, sticky summer days when you're feeling irritable, flushed, mildly dehydrated, or experiencing heat-related headaches or sluggish digestion.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh watermelon (cubed, with seeds removed)
5–7 fresh mint leaves
1 small wedge of lime or pinch of lime zest (optional)
Pinch of sea salt or pink salt (optional, for electrolyte support)
Splash of coconut water or filtered water (to blend)
Preparation
Blend everything together until smooth. Strain if desired for a more tea-like texture, or leave pulpy as a cooling tonic. Chill before drinking or serve over ice. If using as a tea, pour hot water over fresh mint first, let it steep and cool, then blend with watermelon.
Primary Symptoms
Use this recipe on hot, sticky days when you feel flushed, irritable, or foggy-headed from the heat. It’s especially helpful if your appetite dips in summer, or you notice signs of mild dehydration like dry mouth, restlessness, or low patience. This blend supports the Heart and Stomach during hot weather, helps vent surface heat, and gently restores fluids without overwhelming digestion.
Notes and Variations
Add cucumber or more coconut water to enhance cooling and fluid generation.
Add dried rose petals or a drop of rose water if you’re feeling irritable or emotionally warm.
Omit mint if you're sensitive to pungent herbs or prone to internal cold.
Freeze into popsicles or add chia seeds for texture and additional cooling support.