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English name: Pomegranate
Botanical name: Punica granatum
Sanskrit name: Dadima
Hindi name: Anar
Tamil name: 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.

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 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

Agni - literaly meaning fire – in the sense of a term of Ayurveda, agni governs and controls digestion and metabolism

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