Grape Juice–Cardamom Tonic
Grape Juice–Cardamom Tonic
Ingredients
• 2 pinches ground green cardamom (or open pods and crush seeds with a mortar and pestle)
• 1/4 inch fresh ginger
• 1 cup organic grape juice
• 2 pinches turmeric
Directions
• Mash fresh ginger with a mortar and pestle or the side of a cleaver.
• Mix ginger, organic grape juice, and the other spices together in a glass. For best results let mixture steep for 20 minutes at room temperature.
• Add 1/8 teaspoon of the herb ashwagandha for a more powerful toning and rejuvenating effect.
Benefits: Try this sweet, refreshing tonic if you are feeling sluggish or bloated. Grapes are one of the chosen fruits in ayurvedic medicine. They are believed to nourish blood plasma, cool the blood, and refresh and rejuvenate the spirit. They have a gentle laxative effect and are slightly astringent. Turmeric invigorates and cleanses the blood. Cardamom and ginger both aid in digestion, clearing the stomach to create a feeling of lightness.