Cucumber dal is a delicious way to include cucumber in your diet. Cucumber is a widely used vegetable in Ayurveda. It is beneficial for insomnia, thirst, headache, urinary problems, liver detoxification and more. Botanical Name – Cucumis sativus Family – Cucurbitaceae Ayurvedic Properties Of Cucumber Cucumber is sweet in taste, …
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Butternut Squash Benefits + Vata And Pitta Pacifying Soup Recipe
Butternut squash belongs to the gourd family which includes cucumbers, pumpkin and melons like watermelon. Technically speaking, it is considered a fruit due to the presence of seeds. Of course it must be enjoyed cooked, is mildly sweet and extremely delicious. Here are its nutritional benefits, simple preparation tips, Ayurvedic …
Read More »Vata And Pitta Pacifying Pumpkin Black Bean Side Dish
Pumpkin, an orange winter squash harvested in October, goes hand in hand with Autumn holidays and Halloween decorations. More than that this versatile fruit is rich in vitamins and nutrients. The flowers, seeds and flesh of the pumpkin are all edible. Combined with black beans, this Pumpkin Black Bean Side …
Read More »Ecstatic Rose Petal Drink
This rose petal drink is a sweet summer concoction to keep Pitta cool. In fact, it is good for both Vata and Pitta1. Be careful though, this drink may aggravate Kapha. Here’s the recipe for an ecstatic rose petal drink. Ingredients 4 cups fresh rose petals or 1/2 cup dried …
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