Pumpkin Juice

Indications: Beneficial during the following conditions:

• Obesity
• Calculi
• Excessive thirsty condition
• Loss of appetite
• Internal fever
• Difficult urination
• Toxicity
• Fever due to Pitta
• Chronic Fever
• Skin diseases
• Diabetes
• Excessive bleeding
• Leucorrhoea

Properties:

• Tender pumpkin relieves all the three doshas
• Best among creeper fruits
• Balances Pitta dosha
• Clears the urinary tract
• Nourishing
• Aphrodisiac
• Laxative
• Diuretic

Ingredients:

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Pumpkin Pulp – 300gm
Sugar Candy – 20 gm
Water – Desired Quantity

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Preparation:

1. Put the pumpkin in a juicer & extract the juice.
2. Add desired quanity of sugar.
3. Honey can be used instead of sugar, especially in case of obesity.

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.

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