Ojas-building Tonic
Ojas-building Tonic
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon chopped dates
• 2 teaspoons chopped almonds
• 1 tablespoon coconut meat or flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron
• 1 or 2 teaspoons ghee
• 1/8 teaspoon green cardamom
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon raw honey
• 1/8 teaspoon or one 500mg capsule of ojas-building herbs: shatavari (“strength of 100 husbands”) or ashwagandha (“strength of ten horses”).
Directions
• Add small amounts of the first 6 ingredients to one cup of milk as you slowly bring it to a boil.
• Add ojas-building herbs to the milk.
• Once the milk, herbs, and spices are heated and off the burner, add 1 teaspoon of raw honey.
• Drink one cup each night for 3 months to rebuild ojas levels and support sleep patterns.
Benefits: Ayurvedic medicine is a large part of the ancient healing traditions of India. By following ayurvedic guidelines for eating, you will feel nourished and energized. According to ayurvedic writings, stress depletes a precious substance in the body called ojas, the physiological expression of consciousness, in charge of immunity, reproduction, beauty, and overall health. Ojas takes 30 days to be manufactured in the body. The blend of fruits and spices in this tonic will put you well on your way to rebuilding your ojas.