Principles of intake of Water according to Ayurveda —

2parts of stomach should be filled with Solid foods, 1 part by liquids and 1part should be kept Empty for air.

Duration of Digestion of Water —

A) Normal water and cold water: 6hours

B) Boiled water and Cooled water: 3hours

C) Boiled and warm water: 1.30hours

Effect of Drinking water with respect to meals (Jalaphana Phala) —

A) Healthy habit (Drinking water in between meals)

B) Causes obesity (Drinking after meals)

C) Causes weakness and emaciation (Drinking water before meals)

Tastes of water —

1.Madhura rasa (Sweet)

2.Amla rasa (Sour)

3.Lavana rasa (Salty)

4.Katu rasa (Pungent)

5.Tikta rasa (Bitter)

6.kashaya rasa (Astringent)