Indulge in these Ayurvedic Detox Drinks for complete detox and a healthier life.
The essence of Ayurveda lies in its holistic approach to good health. When assessing a person’s health, Ayurveda not only takes into account the physical aspects, but also its relation with the environment, mental, spiritual and emotional factors which impacts our well-being. According to Ayurveda, the three standing pillars of health (Life) are: 1. Life supporting diet 2. Life supporting Lifestyle, and 3. Treatment of diseases through medications.
Detoxification of the body is a significant process as it keeps us clean and healthy not only internally, but externally as well. One of the easiest ways to detox yourself is opting for Ayurvedic detox teas. These are easy to prepare and support health and wellness.
Ayurvedic Teas are mostly free of caffeine, made of herbal ingredients which help in detoxification of the body and balancing one's doshas. Let's take a look at some of the benefits of Ayurvedic Detox Teas:
Ayurvedic Detox Teas can be made from some of the most commonly found Indian kitchen herbs and spices. Typically, the total quantity of dry herbs/ spices to be used for making the drink is about 1 tsp per person per cup. They can be prepared easily at home in no time. With some of the easiest spices required for these recipes, you can indulge in the practice of drinking detox teas on a daily basis. Here are some recipes:
We have known the medicinal properties of turmeric since ancient times. Not only is it rich in antioxidants, it also has anti-inflammatory properties. If you are feeling bloated, and don't have much appetite, then ginger is the right spice for you! Before tucking yourself in bed at night, mix ginger and Turmeric to prepare this tea, and drink it everyday before bedtime. If you are using dry ingredients, you'll need about 1/8th of a tap of these ingredients for a single cup.
You can use both Fresh Tulsi or the dried version for this recipe. Tulsi (basil) leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory properties, and it helps during cold and cough, in enhancing immunity and metabolism. They work as an excellent natural detox. Detoxification with Tulsi tea is associated with Kapha management, and hence with weight loss too. If you readily catch cold and cough during winters, make it a habit to pour yourself some tulsi, ginger, and peppercorn infused herbal tea as a preventive measure.
We all know that Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C. When mixed with turmeric, and/or a few black peppercorns, you'll get one of the most refreshing drinks to have. Lemon is also advantageous to your overall immune system. First thing after you wake up in the morning, prepare this Lemon infused tea, drink it and see the results yourself.
To prepare a healthy detox drink, add equal amounts of cumin, fennel seeds, and coriander in hot water. You can also add a pinch of turmeric in the mixture if you like. You can follow this as a daily ritual, waking up in the morning, to avail the maximum benefits. If you want to further enhance the taste of your drink, spice it up a bit, then you can add spices like ajwain (helps with bloating) and a small piece of jaffery to attain that sweet taste.
These Ayurvedic Detox Teas are made from readily found herbs and spices in a typical Indian kitchen. They can be prepared in no time, and with great ease. Make sure to daily drink any one of these detox teas to see the result yourself. You will feel much healthier, your digestion problems will subside, your body will be detoxified both internally and externally.
