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English name: Papaya
Botanical name: Carica papaya
Hindi name: Papita
Sanskrit name: Eranda karkati

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.

Glossary:

Vata – It refers to one of the three doshas. This is made of air and ether. This functional unit is characterized by movement, coldness, lightness and dryness in the body. When imbalanced it produces pain in various parts of the body.

Pitta – It refers to one of the three doshas. This is made of fire and water. This functional unit is characterized by heat, temperature and digestion in the body. When imbalanced it produces heat and burning sensation in the body.

Kapha –– It refers to one of the three doshas. This is made of earth and water in our body. It is characterized by fluidity, strength and nourishment. When imbalanced it produces heaviness and phlegm in the body

Doshas – Literally that which can go out of balance. Bodily humor

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Member Comments ( 3 )

Tamil name is PAPPALIPAZHAM
(Posted by tiruvarur, India Date : 9/11/2011 )

may you give the exact amount of liqui or water pls... i really like those drinks... bcoz im making juices everyday for 40 persons.

(Posted by shaigurl, Philippines Date : 8/13/2010 )

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