Orange Page

Oranges are sour, sweet and heating with a pungent
vipaka. They decrease Vata. sweet oranges are acceptable
for Pitta in moderation but sour ones provoke Pitta. Taken
in excess, oranges stimulate Kapha.


1. One cup of fresh orange juice with a pinch of rock salt is
good for fatigue after exercise. Add 10 drops fresh lime
juice to calm Pitta.
2. One cup of orange juice with ½ teaspoon of natural sugar and a pinch
of Cumin, is good for bleeding gums, hemorrhoids and bloodshot eyes.
3. For alcoholic or any other drug-induced hangover, 1 cup of orange
juice with one teaspoon of lime juice and pinch of Cumin powder can be
useful.
4. For individuals with burning urination, edema and high blood pressure,
a mixture of 1 cup of orange juice and ½ cup of coconut juice may be
beneficial 2 or three times a day.
5. In cases of an[[xiety]] and increased heart rate, 1 cup of orange juice with
one teaspoon of honey and a pinch of nutmeg]] powder can be effective.
6. sweet orange juice can be a nourishing drink during the entire period
of pregnancy.
7. For indigestion and gas, 1 cup of orange juice with a pinch of ajwan
and Hing is a good digestant and helps to relieve gas.
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see also Apple