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 (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 146 likes SEE ALL REVIEWS & COMMENTSAbout the Author: John Immel, How to Make Saffron LemonadeSERVINGS: 1 PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES MEAL: STYLE: FOR OCCASION: PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE1. Heat the saffron in a plate over boiling water for five minutes.
How Can This Ayurvedic Recipe Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISCools the SkinLemon's popularity in summer comes from its ability to cool you down by opening the pores in your skin, allowing heat to release by way of your sweat (it's a diaphoretic). Saffron, also diaphoretic and cooling aids lemon in keeping you cool.Eliminates ToxinsYour sweat glands are great way for the body to eliminate toxins. Find relief from the achy heaviness of a humid spring day as Saffron Lemonade aids in your bodies release of toxins in the blood. You will feel light and refreshed.Cools your TemperHot tempers have a tendency to flare on hot days. Saffron keeps you even keeled, restoring equanimity as it purifies your blood. A touch of sweetness restores your strength and stamina after sweating.WHY 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 Saffron Lemonade Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL QUALITIES
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Digestion: Quenches thirst , QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.Carminative , CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward.Appetizer , APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.Sialogogue , 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. AstringentsDigestive , DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Stomachic , 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.Spleen Tonic SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.Cleanse and Detox: Detoxicant DETOXICANTAn herb that eliminates or metabolizes toxins from the body.Heart & Circulation: Alterative , ALTERATIVELiterally, an herb that restores the proper function of the body. In practice, alteratives are usually blood cleansers and blood chemistry balancers. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Refrigerant REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Immune System: Flushes Membranes FLUSHES-MEMBRANESHerbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.Liver & Gall Bladder: Cholagogue CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the release of bile from the gall bladder for improved digestion.Lung and Sinus: Expectorant , EXPECTORANTHerbs that help you cough up and eliminate mucus. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus.Antitussive ANTITUSSIVECough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.Mind, Stress & Sleep: Nervine NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer?s, even chronic pain.Skin Care & Beauty: Diaphoretic , DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Skin Tonic SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.Bowel-Poop-Elimination: General Laxative , GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...Stool Softener 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.Eat Well for Life With Ayurveda: Balance Your DoshaView Other Healthy Recipes for
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