Ayurvedic Tonics

Partap S. Chauhan

Ayurvedic Tonics

By Kaviraj Partap S. Chauhan

Maintaining a proper strength of immune system of the body is a basic requirement for staying healthy. When the immunity is weaker than the causative factors of the disease (parasites, bacteria, virus etc.), an imbalance is caused in the"Tridosha" which causes diseases. To avoid falling sick and to maintain good health, Ayurveda advises a number of simple formulas which are very effective to increase immunity or "Ojas" of the body. A special branch of Ayurveda known as the "Rasayana" or reujuvenation therapy deals with this.

To become an expert in rejuvenation or "rasayana" therapy, you might need to join our Online courses on Original Ayurveda. However here are some recipes of simple Ayurvedic tonics which act as "rasayanas". These are specially beneficial for those who are physically weak, underweight and have weak muscles. The tonics given below nourish not only the body but mind too.

1. Eat 3 or 4 pieces of figs in the morning and drink 250 ml. warm milk with it. One or two teaspoonful of honey may be added to the milk for sweetening. If the figs are dry, they can be soaked in water overnight. It is a very good tonic and also cures Constipation and Anemia.

2. Take two walnut, four almonds and seven pieces of good quality resins. Soak them in water in the night. Eat all these the next morning with 250 ml. warm milk. Chew nicely. It's good to add one or two teaspoonful honey to the milk for sweetening.

3. Take one part dry dates (without seeds), two parts dry coconut and three parts sugar candy. Cut/break them into small pieces and mix together. Take about 50 grams of this mixture every morning. It's specifically good for the children and prevents them from common ailments like Tonsillitis, Common Cold, Cough, Indigestion and diseases relating to teeth. The dose for children is two teaspoonful and for adults is 45 teaspoonful. Do not drink water immediately after eating this mixture.

4. Take equal quantity of grated apples and carrots. Do not remove the skin of apples or carrots. This mixture should be taken on empty stomach in the morning. Dose is up to 200 grams. Do not eat anything two hours after eating this mixture. It is very effective in reducing extra fat specially for the women. For increasing weight the same mixture should be taken immediately after lunch.

5. Special Ayurvedic tonic for infants:

Take one almond and soak it in water overnight. In the morning remove the skin of almond and make a fine paste by grinding it. Mix one gram honey in it. It should be given in the morning to babies who are four months or older. It's a nice tonic for both mental and physical development of the child. Please note that the almond should not be bitter and the paste should be very fine.

6. Take 25 grams black chickpeas (Kala chana). Soak them in 200 ml. water in the night. It is advised to eat these next morning. The water can also be taken without or with mixing a teaspoonful of honey. The sprouts made from black chickpeas can also be taken. They strengthen the lungs, help reduce cholesterol and are good in heart disease. Those having a weak digestion or who develop heaviness after eating this, should discontinue. The black chickpeas are smaller in size than the normal white chickpeas which are available in the stores. If you can not find, kindly contact us.

7. Take 23 dry dates and soak them in water every morning. In the evening boil them in 250ml. milk till the milk remains half (125ml.). When it becomes cool add one teaspoonful honey as sweetener. Eat the dates and drink the milk. This can be taken one hour before going to bed. Do not drink water for two hours after taking this tonic. This tonic helps to build all the "dhatus", gives strength to lungs, increases blood circulation, cleans the bowels and alleviates Vata and Pitta.

So try some of these Ayurvedic natural tonics and stay healthy. If there are

any problems or questions, please feel free to contact me.

Till we meet next, best of health!