Amalaki (amla) Rasayana
Amalaki (amla) Rasayana
Amalaki or amla is known for its rejuvenating properties. This fruit is also known as Indian gooseberry. Here is a simple recipe to prepare amalaki rasayana based on ayurveda principles .Amalaki rasayana can be used with whole wheat bread, chapati or paratas. This recipe can be eaten with spoon followed by a glass of cold milk.
Ingredients:
Fully Ripe
amla
or amalaki – 1 cup (take fully ripe amlas and wash
it well with water. Wipe off the water content with a
clean cloth. Cut these fruits into pieces and remove
stalk and seed. The pulp thus obtained should measure 1
cup)
Water – 2 cups
Ghee – 2 tea spoon
Sugar – 1 cup
Honey – 2 tea spoon
Spices: - Dry ginger,
jeera (cumin seeds), pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom
powder – ¼ tea spoon each and pound it well to get a tea
spoon full of powdered spicy mixture. (These are called
"prakshepaka dravyas" in ayurveda. These enhance the
fragrance of preparation and make it more palatable. The
spices increase the appetite and digestion. They also
help the herbal ingredients to reach the tissues.
Boil amalaki pulp with water, in medium flame. Wait till
water reduces to 1 cup. Remove the soft pulp with a
strainer and allow the pulp to cool. Do not throw the
boiled water.
When the pulp gets cooled grind it in a clean blender.
Place the ground pulp on a clean cloth and squeeze the
juice to the boiled water. Add sugar to this water and
boil well till it forms sugar syrup. (One thread sugar
syrup). Mean while fry the squeezed pulp in ghee and
when the pulp starts leaving the ghee add one tea
spoonful of spice mixture. Transfer this to boiling
syrup and mix well. Remove this from heat and allow it
to cool down. Add honey when it gets completely cooled.
Medicinal properties of
ingredients:
Amalaki or amla has immense medicinal properties. It
rejuvenates
skin, liver, body and balances all three doshas. It reduces burning sensation of
eyes and helps
in hair growth. Emblica officinalis rejuvenates
male
reproductive system and helps to increase sperm count
and sperm motility. It also soothes the inner layers of
digestive system and urinary bladder. Regular
consumption of this herb helps to boost body immunity.
Ghee increases
memory power, clarity of voice and boosts
body energy. It rejuvenates
skin and enhances glow of
skin. This ingredient also helps to
increase quality and
quantity of semen.
Honey has immense medicinal properties. It boosts body
immunity and accelerates wound healing. It energizes and
rejuvenates body. This sweet ingredient helps to reduce
obesity and
blood
cholesterol. When applied with
face
packs dark pigments,
acne, pimples, scars and marks get
reduced.
Precaution:
Do not add honey when the preparation is hot.
This rasayana instantly energizes body. This preparation
is a very good rejuvenator and helps in body building.
It improves appetite and increases digestion. As this
rasayana contains amalaki it boosts memory power and
immunity. Men suffering from infertility are benefited
by this preparation.
This article is copy righted. The author Dr.SavithaSuri is an Ayurvedic Physician and web master of http://www.ayurhelp.com
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