Indications:
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Colon cancer
- Sports injuries
- Trauma
- Allergies
- Osteoarthritis
- Asthma
- Anemia
- Amenorrhea
Properties:
- Sweet & little pungent in taste
- Hot & penetrating in quality
- Digestive & Appetizer
- Pleasing to the mind
- Balances kapha & vata
- Increases pitta
- Easy to digest
- Binds the stools
- Rich in anti oxidant nutrients
- Boosts the immunity
- Reduces inflammation
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Ingredients:
- Papaya – 1 medium size fruit
- Palm sugar – 30 gm
- Water : Desired quantity
Preparation:
- Peel the skin and deseed the papaya.
- Dice the papaya and blend it in a mixer.
- Add water if required. Add palm sugar.
- Mix it well & enjoy.
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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.
