| Indian
name: Nimboo
adrakh |
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| Properties
of Ginger |
| Taste:
Katu (pungent) |
| Quality:
Ruksa (dry) and laghu (light) |
| Potency:
Ushna (warm) |
| Post-digestive
effect: Katu (pungent) |
Medicinal Properties of Tulasyadi
phanta:
The synonym of ginger is vishwabheshaja
(vishwa means world, and bheshaja means
medicine). Ginger helps to eliminate ama (or toxins) from
the body, which is considered the prime cause of all diseases
according to Ayurveda. It is very beneficial in poor appetite,
low digestive fire, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, cough,
and many other diseases.
Dosha Analysis:
Ginger slices play an active role
in balancing kapha and vata dosha, and
increasing pitta. This recipe is thus an excellent
remedy for increasing digestive fire and appetite.
Ingredients:
- Fresh ginger
- Green chilies
- Lemon juice
- Cumin seeds
- Salt
|
100
grams
2-3, cut into long pieces
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
according to taste
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Preparation:
Peel a fresh ginger and cut it into
long slices. Add chillies, cumin seeds, lemon juice and
salt to them. Store all the ingredients in a glass jar.
Keep this jar in sunlight for two days during summers, and
for three to four days during winters. You will notice that
the ginger slices turn red.
Method of eating:
Chew three to four slices before
meals. Using this recipe regularly will stimulate your taste
buds and cleanse the accumulated ama, thus increasing
your appetite. You may also eat it with meals. Pitta
persons should eat it in a moderate quantity.
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