Pomegranate Juice

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