College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC RECIPES

Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade


How to Make Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade

  • SERVINGS: 8
  • PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
  • COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES
  • SKILL LEVEL:
    EASY
  • MEAL: DRINK
  • STYLE: WESTERN

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
1/2 c
8 c
8 whole
4 inch
2 tbsp

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Follow directions on aloe vera bottle for correct dosing/ qty.

1. Juice lemons into a measuring cup. Grate ginger into a small bowl.

2. Combine water, sugar and ginger in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Remove from heat, add aloe vera juice. Let cool on counter or in the fridge. Serve chilled, with a lemon wedge garnish.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade is a perfect remedy for summer nausea and lack of appetite. Nausea is a frequent summer complaint, as the appetite wanes and hot blood quickly circulates through your body. An Asian remedy for nausea, ginger is even strong enough to soften morning sickness. Summer nausea is due to heat, so combining ginger with lemon and aloe soothes nausea while cooling down your entire body. Ginger gently stimulates the appetite. Once inspired to eat a little something, many find nausea a distant memory.

Tridoshic

All three doshas can enjoy the benefits of Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade. Its cooling sweetness soothes pitta while clean, clearing lemon is kaphas best friend. Ginger warms up this juice just enough for delicate vata type digestion.

Cooling Blood Cleanser

Both lemon and aloe vera are cholagogues, meaning that they purge the gall bladder of bile. As bile is a fatty substance, release of bile also tends to lower cholesterol and improve fat metabolism. Since bile stores many blood-born toxins, lemon and aloe also detoxify the blood. Flushing bile also helps to prevent gallstones, and lowers offers a sensation of cool relaxation to your overheated, overworked body.

Anti-Inflammatory

Combining aloe, lemon and ginger creates a strong anti-inflammatory. Ginger and aloe strongly relieve inflammation. Ginger is a also a good pain-reliever, and a slight sedative, making this a wonderful formula for those with chronic systemic inflammation or arthritis. Its sedative qualities offer reprieve to a mind exhausted by pain.

AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Is Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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Other

Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Quenches Thirst

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Relieves Burning

RELIEVES-BURNING

Herbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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, Makes Jittery,
Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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Relaxes Eyes

RELAXES-EYES

Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Refreshes Skin

REFRESHES-SKIN

Flushes the lymphatic system to cool, awaken, and revive the skin.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Antibacterial

ANTIBACTERIAL

Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.

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Flushes Membranes

FLUSHES-MEMBRANES

Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Calms Heart

CALMS-HEART

An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Rebuilds Fluids

REBUILDS-FLUIDS

Herbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Antiarthritic

ANTIARTHRITIC

Herbs that ease arthritic pain and promote joint health.

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Constituents:
Carbohydrate,
Rutin

RUTIN

Rutin is a flavonoid with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Commonly used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.

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Flavonoids

FLAVONOIDS

Flavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade

  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Refreshes-skin, Wakes-you-up, Calms-heart, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing, Cholagogue, Flushes-membranes, Quenches-thirst, Relaxes-eyes, Alterative, Diaphoretic, General-laxative

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  • Lime

    Lime has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Refreshing, Alterative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Cholagogue, Flushes-membranes, Quenches-thirst

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  • Strawberries

    Strawberries has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Quenches-thirst, Relaxes-eyes, Digestive, Rebuilds-fluids, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, General-laxative, Refreshing

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  • Acai

    Acai has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Quenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, General-laxative, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Relaxes-eyes

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  • Orange

    Orange has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Quenches-thirst, Stimulates-energy, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshes-skin, Wakes-you-up, Nutritive, Refreshing

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  • Pineapple

    Pineapple has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Quenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up, General-laxative, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, General-laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Refreshing, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Wakes-you-up, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Antibacterial, Diaphoretic, Refreshing

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Diaphoretic, Refreshing, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Wakes-you-up, Cholagogue, General-laxative

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  • Beets

    Beets has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Cholagogue, Nutritive, Alterative, General-laxative, Relaxes-eyes

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  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade

  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Relaxes-eyes, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, General-laxative, Wakes-you-up, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, Rebuilds-fluids

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  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, Alterative, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, General-laxative

    LEARN MORE

  • Breathing Exercises

    Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

    Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing

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  • Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam)

    Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam) has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic, Antibacterial, Cholagogue, Digestive, General-laxative

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  • External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)

    External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Red Clover

    Red Clover has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, Relieves-burning, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Cholagogue, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-stimulant, Cholagogue, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie and their 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

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