Maintaining proper strength of the immune system in the body is a basic requirement for staying healthy. When the immunity is weaker than the causative factors of the disease (parasites, bacteria, virus), 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 the immunity or ‘ojas’. A special branch of Ayurveda known as ‘Rasayana’ or rejuvenation therapy deals with this aspect of maintaining health.
- Here are some recipes for simple Ayurvedic tonics that act as Rasayana’. These are especially beneficial for those who are physically weak, underweight and have weak muscles. The tonics given below nourish not only the body but mind too.
- Eat 3 or 4 figs and drink 250ml warm milk in the morning. One or two teaspoons of honey may be added to the milk for sweetening. Soak the figs in water if they are dry. It is a very good tonic and also cures constipation and anemia.
- Take 2 walnuts, 4 almonds and 7 raisins. Soak them overnight in water and eat the next morning with 250ml of warm milk. Chew well. It’s good to add one or two teaspoons of honey to the milk for sweetening.
- Take 1 part dry dates (without seeds), 2 parts dry coconut and 3 parts sugar candy. Cut/break them into small pieces and mix together. Take about 50 grams of this mixture every morning. It’s specially good for the children and prevents common ailments like tonsillitis, cold, cough, indigestion and diseases relating to teeth. The dose for children is 2 teaspoons and 4-5 teaspoons for adults. Do not drink water immediately after eating this mixture.
- Take equal quantity of unpeeled apples and carrots grated. This mixture should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning. Dose can be up to 200 grams. Do not eat anything for 2 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.
