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Tomato Juice

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Botanical name: Lycopersicon esculentum
English name: Tomato 
Hindi name: Tamatar
Sanskrit name: Rakta vrntaka
Tamil name: 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. 

    


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 
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