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Pomegranate With Lime Juice & Aloe Vera


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"Very refreshing and tasty. It cools and soothes. I like to add grape juice and coconut water and I replace the sugar..."
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How to Make Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
2 tsp
2 tbsp
1 whole
1 c

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Follow directions on aloe vera bottle for correct dosing/ qty. Mix pomegranate juice with other ingredients together and serve.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera is a cooling tonic to beat the summer heat for Pitta. Of the many types of acid reflux, Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera addresses nearly all of them. Aloe vera is a soothing, cooling and demulcent laxative that cleanses the GI tract and reduces inflammation. As a good cholagogue, Aloe vera reduces Pitta by supporting a weak gall bladder, fat digestion and cleansing of the liver.

Pomegranate is an astringent to bind loose summer stools and cool inflammation throughout the GI tract. Additionally, pomegranate cools and builds the blood while stimulating digestion. Lime juice stimulates digestive secretions while reducing hyperacidity, treating Vata, Pitta, and Kapha disorders. Kapha might optionally substitute cardamom for sugar for maximum stagnation clearing effect. For best results, drink one cup before meals up to three times a day at room temperature.

WHAT IS POMEGRANATE WITH LIME JUICE & ALOE VERA?

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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 Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera

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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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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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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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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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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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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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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
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating

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
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
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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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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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera
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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Sialogogue

SIALOGOGUE

A 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.

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Antacid

ANTACID

Herbs that neutralize acidity in the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach in particular.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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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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Stool Softener

STOOL-SOFTENER

Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.

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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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Refreshing

REFRESHING

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

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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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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Flushes Membranes

FLUSHES-MEMBRANES

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

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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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Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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Opthalmic

OPTHALMIC

Benefits the eyes, vision tonic.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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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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Constituents:
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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Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

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

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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Nitric Oxide

NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

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, Tannins,
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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, Carbohydrate

Foods with a Similar Nature to Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera

  • Lime

    Lime has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, General-laxative, Refreshing, Stool-softener, Alterative, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant, Wakes-you-up, Appetizer, Flushes-membranes, Quenches-thirst, Sialogogue

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  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant, Wakes-you-up, Appetizer, Flushes-membranes, Quenches-thirst, Sialogogue, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Refreshing, Stool-softener, Alterative

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  • Pomegranate

    Pomegranate has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Styptic, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Opthalmic, Antacid, Cholagogue, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Acai

    Acai has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Quenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up, Cholagogue, Refreshing, Alterative, General-laxative, Refrigerant

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  • Cilantro

    Cilantro has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Refreshing, Alterative, Cholagogue, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Styptic

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  • Grape

    Grape has these Actions in Common

    Stool-softener, Blood-tonic, Quenches-thirst, Alterative, General-laxative, Sialogogue, Anti-inflammatory, Opthalmic

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  • Beets

    Beets has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Cholagogue, Opthalmic, Anti-inflammatory, General-laxative, Stool-softener, Blood-tonic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • White Vinegar

    White Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-membranes, Sialogogue, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative

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  • Apple Cider Vinegar

    Apple Cider Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Flushes-membranes, Sialogogue, Cholagogue, General-laxative

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  • Red Wine Vinegar

    Red Wine Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Flushes-membranes, Sialogogue, Cholagogue, General-laxative

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  • Strawberries

    Strawberries has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Quenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up, Anti-inflammatory, Refreshing, General-laxative, Sialogogue

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera

  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Refreshing, Antacid, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Sialogogue, Blood-tonic, Stool-softener, Styptic, General-laxative, Wakes-you-up, Internal-detoxicant, Opthalmic, Quenches-thirst

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  • Haritaki

    Haritaki has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Styptic, Appetizer, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Opthalmic, Sialogogue, Alterative, Stool-softener

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  • Yellow Dock

    Yellow Dock has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Cholagogue, General-laxative

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  • Triphala

    Triphala has these Actions in Common

    Sialogogue, Stool-softener, Alterative, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Opthalmic

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    Opthalmic, Refrigerant, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Calendula, Marigold

    Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Styptic

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  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Stool-softener, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, General-laxative

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  • Breathing Exercises

    Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

    LEARN MORE

  • Mugwort

    Mugwort has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Neem Leaf

    Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant, Alterative, Antacid, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Alterative

    LEARN MORE


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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. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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Jill Leslie Albany, CA
2010-08-18
“Hi Joseph, Sounds lovely. I have been soaking pomegranate seeds and adding the water to soups and dhals for the sour flavor and to help build rakta dhatu. Try it, it is an excellent way to enjoy food as medicine. *Jill"
Sara Asheville, NC
2010-08-18
“Hi Joseph, I'm curious why aloe is contraindicated for Vata and not for Kapha, being a moistening demulcent?"
“In end, Aloe is a cleansing laxative. Although relatively tridoshic, it's clearing properties ultimately aggravate Vata. In small amounts it will be fine."
Margaret Schneider Piqua, OH
2015-03-06
“Can You use distilled Aloe water? if so how much would equal 1 Tbl of the gel?"
Ashmita Fremantle, WA
2017-03-06
“Very refreshing and tasty. It cools and soothes. I like to add grape juice and coconut water and I replace the sugar with honey."
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