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Amalaki Juice (Emblica officinalis)
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English name: Gooseberry
Sanskrit name: Amalaki
Tamil name: Nellikka
Botanical name: Emblica officinalis
Indications :
1. Amalaki scores the best among rejuvenators
2. Cold in potency
3. Balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
4. It is recommended during the following conditions.
Skin diseases
Anemia
Diseases of heart
Jaundice
Weight loss
Vomiting
Asthma
Cough
Constipation
Bleeding diseases
Ingredients:
Fresh Amalaki – 100gm
Sugar Candy – 50gm
Water – Desired quantity
Preparation:
Blend the fleshy portion of the steamed Amalaki after removing the seeds. Add desired amount of water and powdered sugar.
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Apple Juice
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English name: Apple
Botanical Name: Malus pumila
Sanskrit name: Simbitika
Indications
When given with honey it cures the following conditions:
Anemia
Gout
Skin diseases
Sprue
Dysentery
Diabetes
Digestive disorders
Obesity
Disease of tooth
Cold & asthma
Stress
Properties
Apple is sweet in taste
It is nourishing
It is light to digest
It is almost a pre-digested food
It is a neutralizer
It breaks down calculi
Cleanses the digestive tract
Contains anti-oxidant compounds
It reduces vata and Pitta Dosha
Increases Kapha Dosha
It is cold in potency (Sheeta Veeryam)
The fiber in apple lowers Blood Cholesterol & raises HDL.
Its’ organic salts makes it diuretic reducing the sodium in the body and thus good for Hypertension
It is rich in Phosphates and vitamins
Stops excessive bleeding
Nerve & brain tonic
It regulates menstruation.
It is a rejuvenator (Rasayanam)
Aphrodisiac (Vajikaram)
It improves intelligence (Medhyam)
Good for hair, skin, nails and eyes
Ingredients:
Apple – 1 fruit
Honey – 30 ml
Water – Desired Quantity
Preparation:
Blend the Apple and extract the juice. Add honey and stir.
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Avocado Juice (Persea americana)
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English name: Alligator pear
Botanical name: Persea americana
Properties
Sweet in taste
Unctuous
Cold in potency
Reduces vata & pitta and increases kapha
Increases the weight of the body
Very tasty
Contains more fat
High quality protein content
Vitamin A content provides resistance against bacterial infection
High calorie content
It is very beneficial for:
Digestion
Hyper acidity
Ulcer
Gall bladder problems
Weight loss
Ingredients:
Avocado fruit pulp – 1 fruit
Water – Quantity sufficient
Palm Sugar – 3 spoons full
Yogurt – ½ cup
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Carrot Juice
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English name: Carrot
Botanical name: Daucus carota
Sanskrit name: Gaajara
Indications
Ulcers
Heart
Cold & cough
Laxative
Sprue
Piles
Bleeding diseases
Properties
Taste (Rasa) – Sweet & bitter
Quality (Guna) – Light & sharp
Potency (Virya) – hot
Taste after digestion (Vipaka) – sweet
Balances pitta & kapha
Soothing
Healing
Nourishing
Protects the liver
Is a rich source of beta carotene that is extremely good for its anti-cancerous properties, especially lung Cancer
Good tonic
Alkalizer
Blood purifier
Boosts immunity in children
Aphrodisiac
It is rich in Vitamin A, Potassium, Calcium, phosphorus, Sulphur, Sodium, Beta carotene, Vitamin C, Iron, other minerals.
Ingredients:
Carrot
Palm sugar
Water
Lime Juice - one tsp
Preparation:
Extract the juice from the carrot in a blender. Add palm sugar to the extracted juice. Add lime juice and stir well.
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Coconut Dates Juice
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English name: Coconut & Dates
Botanical name: Cocos nucifera & Phoenix sylverstris
Sanskrit Name: Narikela & Karjura
Tamil name: Thengaai & Pereecham pazham
Indications
Cures burning sensation
Injury
Weight loss
Anemia
Increases Kapha & Semen
It is an aphrodisiac
Helps to gain weight
Properties
Highly nourishing
Heavy to digest
Cold in potency
Tasty
Reduces vata & pitta
Sweet to taste
Unctuous in quality
Blood purifier
Binds the stools
Rich in protein and minerals. Contains essential amino acids.
Ingredients:
Coconut – 1 coconut
Dates – 15 gm
Water – as desired
Preparation:
1. Extract coconut milk from the scraped coconut. Soak the seedless dates in it for 1 hour.
2. Make a paste of this mixture. If required, a little water may be added.
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Cucumber Juice
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Botanical name: Cucumis utilissimus linn
English name: Cucumber
Sanskrit name: karkati
Tamil name: vellerikka
Indications
Cancer
Heart diseases
Relieves Eczemas
Vaginal itching
Difficulty in passing urine
Loss of appetite
Properties
The tender cucumber balances all the three doshas.
Cools the body
Beneficial to consume it in summer
Diuretic
Tasty
Heavy to digest
Binds the stools
Restores body fluids
Quenches the thirst
Rich in Vitamin C, Folate, dietary fiber & potassium
Anti-poisonous
Antidote.
Ingredients:
Cucumber
Buttermilk
Rock Salt
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Preparation:
1. Extract juice from the cucumber in a blender.
2. Grind & squeeze the juice of coriander leaves & curry leaves.
3. Add buttermilk. Add cucumber to the buttermilk. Add a pinch of rock salt & mix them together.
4. The cucumber cooler is ready to drink.
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Grape Juice
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Botanical name:Vitis vinifera
English name:Grapes
Sanskrit name:Draksha
Tamil name:Drakshai
Indications and Benefits:
Balances Vata & Pitta dosha
Remedies bitter taste in the mouth
Can cause intoxication when fermented
Remedies thirst cough
Helps in relieving tiredness
Can be consumed after Injury
Remedy for Weight loss
Anti-cancer properties
Assists during breathing difficulty
Properties
It balances vata & pitta
Aphrodisiac
Improves vision
Eliminates urine & feces
Sweet to taste
Mild astringent
Unctuous
Cold in potency
Heavy to digest
Energizer
Rich in Pectin, Vitamin – C & Fruit sugar
Ingredients:
Grapes (black variety) – 100gm
Water- Quantity sufficient
Palm Sugar – 3 spoons
Preparation:
Blend the grapes in a blender to extract the juice. Add required amount of water.
Stir well after adding palm sugar.
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Lemon Juice
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Botanical name: Citrus limon
English name:Lemon
Sanskrit name:Nimbuka
Indications and Benefits:
Relives all the three Doshas
Improves taste & Agni (digestive fire)
Light to digest
A natural laxative – Provides easy & downward movement of vata & feces
Sweet-sour in taste
Good for the heart
Hot and cold potency
Relieves thirsty conditions
Relieves filariasis
Relieves insanity
Relieves eye & ear diseases
Rich in potassium, sodium, iron, magnesium & calcium. Also rich in phosphorous, Sulpher, Silicon, Carotene, Vit – C
Ingredients:
Lemon – 1 fruit
Jaggery (Brown sugar) – 3 spoons full
Water – Desired quantity
Preparation:
1. Mix the jaggery very well with the water.
2. Squeeze the lemon juice in it. Mix it well. Preferably store it in a mud pot.
3. Serve chilled.
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Mango Juice
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Botanical name:Mangifera indica
English name:Mango
Sanskrit name: Aamra
Tamil name: Mampazham
Indications :Extremely beneficial to consume during following conditions :
Constipation
Excessive thirsty condition
Cancer
Heart diseases
Anaemia
Pregnancy
Mental weakness
Stress
Properties:
Relieves Vata, increases pitta & kapha
Hot in potency
Removes toxins
An aphrodisiac
Rich in carotene, niacin, & vitamin C
Invigorates nerve tissues
Energises the body
Improves complexion
Ingredients:
Mango – 1 fruit
Water – quantity sufficient
Palm Sugar – 3 spoons full
Yoghurt – 1 cup
Preparation:
1. Remove the skin and seed of Mango.
2. Blend the pulp of mango in a mixer to make it juice.
3. Add required amount of water.
4. Stir well after adding palm sugar.
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Musk Melon Juice
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Botanical name:Cuccumis melon
English name:Musk Melon
Sanskrit name: Kharbuja
Tamil name: Mulam pazham
Indications :Beneficial to be consumed during the following conditions:
Lack of appetite
Weight loss
Urinary tract infections
Constipation
Acidity
Ulcer
Properties:
It reduces heat in the body to a great extent
Relieves tiredness
Increases appetite
Increases Kapha more
Reduces vata & pitta
It is heavy to digest
Sweet in taste
Unctuous in quality
Cold in potency
Diuretic
Strengthening
Aphrodisiac
Laxative
Ingredients:
Yellow melon 1 full fruit medium Size
Water – Quantity sufficient
Preparation:
1. Peel the skin of the muskmelon. Make it into pieces.
2. Squeeze the juice of melon & dilute it if required. Jaggery can be added if required.
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Orange Juice
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Botanical name:Citrus aurantium
English name:Orange
Sanskrit name: naranga
Tamil name: Kodai aaranj
Indications :
Loss of appetite
Constipation
Acidity
Toxicity
Body pain
Fatigue
General weakness
Properties:
Sweet & sour in taste
Pungent after digestion
Hot in potency
Tasty
Balances vata
Rich in vitamin C, carotene, iron, Potassium, calcium & Phosphorous
Boosts the immune system
Cleanses the body
It has an alkaline effect on the body
Orange juice is quickly absorbed into the body
Relieves acidity
The membranes of the orange are rich in pectin & Vitamin B
Ingredients:
Oranges – 2 fruits peeled
Palm Sugar – 3 spoons full
Water – Desired quantity
Preparation:
Put the peeled oranges & palm sugar with water in a mixer.
Filter the juice and it is ready to drink.
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Papaya Juice
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English name:Papaya
Sanskrit name:Eranda karkati
Botanical name:Carica papaya
Indications :
Cardiovascular diseases
Colon cancer
Sports injuries
Trauma
Allergies
Osteoarthritis
Asthma
Anemia
Amenorrhea
Properties:
Sweet & little pungent in taste
Hot & penetrating in quality
Digestive & Appetizer
Pleasing to the mind
Balances kapha & vata
Increases pitta
Easy to digest
Binds the stools
Rich in anti oxidant nutrients
Boosts the immunity
Reduces inflammation
Ingredients:
Papaya – 1 medium size fruit
Palm sugar – 30 gm
Water : Desired quantity
Preparation:
1. Peel the skin and deseed the papaya.
2. Dice the papaya and blend it in a mixer.
3. Add water if required. Add palm sugar.
4. Mix it well & enjoy.
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Pineapple Juice
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English name:Pineapple
Sanskrit name:Ananas, Bahunetra phalam
Botanical name:Ananas cosmosus
Tamil name: Annasi
Indications :
It is specially recommended during the following conditions
Abscesses
Pneumonia
Worm infestation
Exhaustion
Kidney infections
Kidney stones
Bronchitis
Digestive disorders
Menstrual disturbances etc.
Properties:
Balances vata & pitta
Increases kapha
It is sweet & sour in taste
Sweet after digestion
Hot in potency
Heavy to digest
Sharp & penetrating
Invigorating
Laxative
Anti inflammatory
Antibiotic properties
Antiseptic properties
Gland regulator
Excellent source of Vitamin A, C, carotene, choline, and to a lesser extent, Vitamin B
Rich in manganese & enzymes.
Ingredients:
Pineapple – ¼ fruit
Palm Sugar – 3 spoons full
Water – Desired Quantity
Preparation:
1. Peel the skin of the fruit & chop it.
2. Put the chopped fruit, palm sugar & water together in a mixer & grind it.
3. Filter & drink.
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Plantain Stem Juice
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English name:Plantain
Sanskrit name:Kadali kanda
Botanical name:Musa paradisiaca
Indications : Ideal to be consumed during :
Obesity
Urinary stones
Ulcers
Burning sensation
Acidity
Diabetes
Bleeding disorders
Menorrhagia
Properties:
Bitter & astringent in taste
Is a natural diuretic
Cold in potency
Reduces cholesterol
Its astringent quality helps in blood coagulation
Is an alkalizer
Ingredients:
Plantain’s pith of the stem – 100gm
Buttermilk – 50 ml
Rock salt – 3 gm
Water – 50 ml
Preparation:
1. Put the plantain stem in juicer & extract the juice.
2. Add little buttermilk, water & rock salt.
3. Stir well & drink.
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Pumpkin Juice
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English name:Pumpkin
Sanskrit name: Kooshmaanda
Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima
Tamil:Poosanikkai
Indications : Beneficial during the following conditions:
Obesity
Calculi
Excessive thirsty condition
Loss of appetite
Internal fever
Difficult urination
Toxicity
Fever due to Pitta
Chronic Fever
Skin diseases
Diabetes
Excessive bleeding
Leucorrhoea
Properties:
Tender pumpkin relieves all the three doshas
Best among creeper fruits
Balances Pitta dosha
Clears the urinary tract
Nourishing
Aphrodisiac
Laxative
Diuretic
Ingredients:
Pumpkin Pulp – 300gm
Sugar Candy – 20 gm
Water – Desired Quantity
Preparation:
1.Put the pumpkin in a juicer & extract the juice.
2.Add desired quanity of sugar.
3.Honey can be used instead of sugar, especially in case of obesity.
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Sweet Lime Juice
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.