Grape Juice

Indication and Benefits: Balances Vata & Pitta dosha  Remedies bitter taste in the mouth Can cause intoxication when fermented Remedies thirst cough Helps in relieving tiredness Can be consumed after Injury Remedy for Weight loss  Anti-cancer properties Assists during breathing difficulty

Properties It balances vata & pitta  Aphrodisiac  Improves vision Eliminates urine & feces Sweet to taste Mild astringent Unctuous Cold in potency  Heavy to digest  Energizer Rich in Pectin, Vitamin – C & Fruit sugar

Ingredients:  Grapes (black variety) – 100gm Water- Quantity sufficient  Palm Sugar – 3 spoons

Preparation: Blend the grapes in a blender to extract the juice. Add required amount of water.  Stir well after adding palm sugar.

Glossary: Vata – It refers to one of the three doshas. This is made of air and ether. This functional unit 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