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Customer Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Sign in to review this recipe"I love the fresh ginger and it makes me feel invigorated. Have always heard you should drink hot water with lemon juice..." - Deborah, How to Make Ginger, Lemon & Honey TeaSERVINGS: 1 PREP TIME: 0 MINUTES COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES STYLE: FOR OCCASION: PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPECrush ginger with mortar and pestle. Add boiling water to mortar and pour into a tea cup. Add remaining ingredients and drink. How Can This Ayurvedic Recipe Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISWHY EAT AN AYURVEDIC DIET?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with at any given time. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what should be favored in your Ayurvedic menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you experience optimal health.Is Ginger, Lemon & Honey Tea Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?
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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.Here are the herbal actions of Ginger, Lemon & Honey Tea: QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.STOMACHICAn herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.ANTIEMETICHerbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...STOOL-SOFTENERAn herb that softens stool that is hard and difficult to pass. They are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Some foods are even stool softeners, such as warm milk with ghee.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).SOOTHES-THROATSoothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.ANTITUSSIVECough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.ANTIMICROBIALAn agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.FLUSHES-MEMBRANESHerbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.STYPTICA herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used to stop bleeding.ALTERATIVERestores 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.CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the release of bile from the gall bladder for improved digestion.HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels.GALACTAGOGUEIncreases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.ANTIARTHRITICHerbs that ease arthritic pain and promote joint health.ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.MUSCLE-TONICHerbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.
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