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Ingredients:
Tender coconut water
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Recipe 1:
The tender coconut water can be consumed in its natural form.
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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
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Indications:
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Recipe 2:
1. Coconut water – 100 ml
2. Honey – 2 spoons full (10 ml)
3. Milk – 50 ml
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Preparation:
Mix the three ingredients thoroughly & consume.
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Indications: Best during,
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Recipe 3 :
1. Coconut water - 150 ml
2. Lemon juice – few drops
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Preparation :
The ingredients need to be mixed well before consumption
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Indication:
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Glossary:
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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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