~ Ayurvedic Recipes~

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Sweet Lime Juice




English name:Sweet lime
Sanskrit name: Mishta nimbuka
Botanical name: Citrus lemettioides
Tamil:Sathukudi

Indications
Relieves throat infections
Weight loss
Toxicity
Excessive thirst
Bleeding disorders
Nausea
Vomiting

Properties:
Balances vata & pitta
Sweet in taste
Heavy to digest
Helps in detoxification
Strengthening
Nourishing
Improves taste perception

Ingredients:

Sweet lime – 1 fruit
Honey – 30 ml
Water – quantity required

Preparation:

Juice is extracted and mixed with honey. Ready to drink.

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Pomegranate Juice




English name:Pomegranate
Sanskrit name:Dadima
Botanical name:Punica granatum
Tamil:Madulai

Indications: Ideal during the following conditions
Heart diseases
Diarrhea
Anorexia
Sprue
Loss of appetite
Exhaustion
Anemia
Nausea
Vomiting
Protection against cardiovascular diseases
Pregnancy 1st trimester
Cancer
Jaundice
Hypertension
Piles
Arthritis

Properties:
It alleviates all the 3 doshas
Even though it is sour in taste it does not increase pitta
Balances pitta
Sweet & sour to taste
Is a natural astringent
Light to digest
Unctuous in quality
It is neither cold nor hot in potency
It is sweet after digestion
Binds the stools
Improves the taste
Increases the Agni (digestive power)
Aphrodisiac
Increases strength
Rich in vitamins A, C, E & Folic acid
Relieves inflammation of stomach

Ingredients:

Pomegranate fruits – 1 fruit
Water – quantity sufficient
Honey – 20 ml

Preparation:

1. Separate the pomegranate seeds along with the juicy envelope.

2. Blend in a mixer.

3. Add desired quantity of water.

4. Optional to add honey.

5. Stir well and serve.

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Tender Coconut Water




English name:Coconut
Sanskrit name:Dadima
Botanical name:Narikela
Tamil:Thenkai

Ingredients:
Tender coconut water

Recipe 1:
The tender coconut water can be consumed in its natural form.

Properties:
The plain tender coconut water is unctuous
Sweet in taste
Aphrodisiac
Cooling
Light to digest
Cures Pitta & Vata doshas
Increases the Agni
Cleanses the urinary bladder
Coconut water is a mild diuretic
It can easily replace saline solution when needed
Refreshing
Reduces the heat of the body
Rehydrating
Rich in mineral salts
Improves mental concentration

Indications:
Coconut water is good for jaundice
Urinary diseases
Urinary stones
Pimples
Measles
Prickly heat
Heat boils
Sun burn
Itching
Diabetes
Cancer


Recipe 2:

1. Coconut water – 100 ml
2. Honey – 2 spoons full (10 ml)
3. Milk – 50 ml

Preparation:

Mix the three ingredients thoroughly & consume.

Indications: Best during,
Fatigue
Nervousness
Weight loss
Male sterility
Constipation
Protection against Osteoporosis


Recipe 3
1. Coconut water - 150 ml
2. Lemon juice – few drops

Preparation :

The ingredients need to be mixed well before consumption

Indication:
Loss of appetite
Especially good for babies
Vomiting
Nausea
Worm infestation
Prevention of hypertension
Improves liver function

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Tomato Juice




English name:Tomato 
Sanskrit name:Rakta vrntaka
Botanical name: Lycopersicon esculentum
Tamil:Takkali

Indications
Reduces Hypertension
Diarrhea
Good complexion
Heals sun burn
Heals ulcers
Bronchitis

Properties:
Improves digestion
Energizer
Prevents cancer
Strength giving
Blood Purifier
Liver tonic
Anti oxidant properties
Rich in vitamin A, B & C, potassium, citric acid, malice acid & oxalic acid
Good for coronary heart health

Ingredients:

Tomato – 100gm
Water – Quantity Sufficient

Preparation:

Blend the tomatoes in a blender to extract its juice. Preferably avoid adding sugar to it, as it turns acidic when combined with sugar.

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Water Melon Juice




English name:Watermelon 
Sanskrit name:Kalinda
Botanical name:Citrullus vulgaris
Tamil:Darboos 

Indications
Loose bowels
Loss of Appetite
Excessive sweat
Summer heat
Thirst
Kidney diseases
Vomiting
Dizziness
Spleen disorders
Dropsy
Renal stones

Properties:
Heavy to digest
Cooling
Relives pitta
Binds stools
Not good for the eyes
Ripe watermelon increases pitta


Ingredients:

Watermelon – ½ fruit
Palm sugar – 3 spoons full
Lemon – ¼ fruit


Preparation:

1. Extract juice from the watermelon in a blender.

2. Add palm sugar and a few drops of lemon juice.

3. Stir well and consume.