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Orange Juice

Indications:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Constipation
  • Acidity
  • Toxicity
  • Body pain
  • Fatigue
  • General weakness

Properties:

  • Sweet & sour in taste
  • Pungent after digestion
  • Hot in potency
  • Tasty
  • Balances vata
  • Rich in vitamin C, carotene, iron, Potassium, calcium & Phosphorous
  • Boosts the immune system
  • Cleanses the body
  • It has an alkaline effect on the body
  • Orange juice is quickly absorbed into the body
  • Relieves acidity
  • The membranes of the orange are rich in pectin & Vitamin B
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Ingredients:

  • Oranges – 2 fruits peeled
  • Palm Sugar – 3 spoons full
  • Water – Desired quantity

Preparation:

  • Put the peeled oranges & palm sugar with water in a mixer.
  • Filter the juice and it is ready to drink.
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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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