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Papaya Juice

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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 )
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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