How to prepare Ayurvedic Buttermilk

 Ayurvedic Buttermilk is easy to prepare:

Servings – 1 cup

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh natural yogurt
• ¾ cup purified cold water
• ¼ tsp. cumin powder
• ¼ tsp. green coriander leaf
• 1 pinch of rock salt or black salt

 

Instructions:

• Place the fresh natural yogurt in the blender and blend for 3-5 minutes. Add the water, and blend again on low speed for another 2 minutes.
• Gently remove the fatty foam or butter layer from the top of the mixture if there is any visible.
• Add all the three spices/herbs mentioned above and stir by hand, briefly, just enough to mix the spices evenly.
• Serve at room temperature. This is best served with lunch as it aids digestion.

 

Home Remedies for Indigestion

• Fasting completely for one day helps to normalize the imbalance agni or the digestive fire and digests Ama.

• Mix a half teaspoon of lemon juice, half teaspoon ginger juice and little salt in a cup of water and consume thrice daily.

• Drinking a glass of warm water once in 2 hours increases Agni and digests ama.

• Cook 1/2 cup of rice with four cups of water. Add crushed Ginger and salt. Powder long pepper 2-3 and fry it in a spoon of cows ghee. Add this to the gruel. Consume this when hot. This is very light to digest and it relieves colic pain.

• Asafoetida : Mix 5 g of Asafoetida with a glass of hot water. Add a teaspoon of sugar to improve the taste. It rapidly relieves your system of flatulence and helps in relieving in digestion.

• Yogurt is very effective remedy for people who have diarrhea and in digestion. Make some crushed cumin seeds and salt in a bowl of yogurt and have it at least twice a day.

• Add some grated Ginger to a glass of warm water add a teaspoon of honey and sip. One can add Ginger to other forms of tea as well to cure the problem of indigestion Ginger honey combination is the best drink for acid reflux.

• Carrots are known as power food and can help the stomach get better. In a blender mix a few carrots, a banana and a bit of water. Drink this juice. It will help the tummy absorb all the acids and gas that are causing discomfort in the stomach.

• Add add to drops of mint oil in a cup of warm water and drink immediately. It provides instant relief from gripping and flatulence.

• Curry leaves: Wash about 22-25 fresh Curry leaves with cold water and extract the juice from the leaves. In a cup of plain water add one teaspoon of lemon juice and the juice of curry leaves. Add one teaspoon of honey to this blend and always drink this when it is fresh. It relieves nausea vomiting flatulence induced by indigestion.

• Carom seeds: Mix a teaspoon of carrom seeds with half spoon of rock salt. Consume the mixture with the glass of water. This will instantly get rid of flatulence and stomach disorder.

• One of the effective home remedies for indigestion is to roast a teaspoon of carrom seeds in a pan. Allow the seeds to cool and crush them lightly. With the rolling pin mixed together with a pinch of salt. It is very effective for stomach pain and provides relief from gas as well.

• Coriander seeds:  Coriander seeds are known for their anti-inflammatory properties that relieves you from an upset stomach or indigestion further stimulating your digestive process. Coriander consists of an essential oil that detoxifies the liver and increases appetite thereby helping in digestion. Take coriander seeds infused water for about a week to see the difference.

• Take one glass of warm water, add one teaspoon of lemon juice, then add 1 tsp of Honey, mix it well and drink after every meal. Lemon and hot water with honey is one of the effective home remedies for indigestion.

• Abdominal massage also helps to relieve indigestion. It loosens the tight muscles and increases the blood supply to digestive system.

• Take a teaspoon of ghee at bedtime. For most cases of indigestion the main solution that the body needs  to pass feces and clear up the digestive tract is proper lubrication which can often be found in a staple of ayurvedic medicine which is the ghee.

• You can mix a teaspoon of ghee in a warm glass of milk and have it just before going to sleep.

• Triphala can ease your digestive tract and have you leave normal again in no time. If you seek a quick and easy ayurvedic remedy for indigestion than grind and have a quarter teaspoon each of the cardamom and coriander seeds twice a day for faster result.

• Drink coconut water the first thing in the morning. Coconut water contains high levels of potassium and magnesium. This nutrients helps to reduce the pain and muscle cramps. Coconut water is also useful for rehydrating and it is low in calories and acidic content. Slowly sipping one glass of coconut water every 4 to 6 hours could ease upset stomach symptoms.  

• Drink fennel juice in the afternoon.

• Fennel seed is another common food that has been known to improve digestion quickly chewing fennel seeds or sipping fennel tea can help soothe stomach cramps bloating associated with indigestion. The herb can naturally reduce stomach spasms.

• Have lukewarm milk at bedtime with one teaspoon of cows ghee.

• Chew half a teaspoon of fennel seeds after meals.

• Indigestion is the common symptoms of pitta aggravation. Fennel seeds, holy basil and cloves are ideal in soothing acid refluxes. These spices also increase your saliva secretion which helps digestion.

• Ginger is a common natural remedy for indigestion. Ginger contains chemicals called gingerols that help speed up the stomach contractions. This may move foods that are causing in digestion through the stomach more quickly. People with an upset stomach could try adding Ginger to their food or drinking it as a tea.

• Drinking water : The body needs water to digest and absorb nutrients from foods and beverages efficiently being dehydrated makes digestion more difficult and less effective which increases the likelihood of an upset stomach. For those with digestive issues, it is imperative to stay hydrated. Vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dehydration very quickly. So people with the symptoms should keep drinking water.

• Cinnamon contains several antioxidants that may help ease digestion and reduce the risk of damage and irritation in the digestive tract. People with indigestion could try adding 1 tsp of good quality cinnamon powder to their meals. Alternatively you can try mixing the cinnamon with boiling water to make a tea. Drink this 2 to 3 times a day may help to relieve indigestion.

• Cloves contain substances that may help to reduce gas in the stomach and increase gastric secretion. This can speed up slow digestion which may reduce pressure and cramping. A person with an upset stomach could try mixing one or two teaspoons of ground or powdered cloves with one teaspoon of honey once a day before bedtime.

• Opt for cooling and alkaline liquids and foods. This include fresh coconut, fresh rice based dishes.

• Astringent and bitter foods also helps in balancing Pitta. Try pomegranate, watermelon, honey, lettuce and mangoes. Include green leafy vegetables split moong dals and grains in your meals.

• Avoid spicy oily or acidic foods which react adversely with the digestive tract. For example, vinegar, tomatoes, citrus fruits, onion, garlic and chill peppers can aggravate Pitta.

• Cold milk: The richness of calcium in milk adds in reducing the acid problems and absorbing the acid which has already been produced. It helps in providing instant relief from the burning sensation owing to its coldness.

• Take a warm bath or apply a warm compress. Heat can help ease digestion by relaxing tension and cramping and alleviating bloating. When you are ready for bed and indigestion strikes, a warm bath will not only help you get ready for sleep but it can also provide in digestion relief fast.

• Elevate your upper body during sleeping you might feel like laying down and going to sleep, but unfortunately lying horizontal will make your indigestion symptoms worse.

• When you lie down stomach acid is more likely to travel backward and into your throat where it can cause serious heartburn pain. Use a few pillows to elevate your chest neck and head.

• To get rid of indigestion at night you should keep the head of your bed elevated avoid late night meals or eating within 2 hours of bedtime avoid exercise before bedtime and avoid alcohol and smoking before bedtime.

These are some of the Organic Home remedies for indigestion.

Buttermilk: An Amazing drink with medicinal properties

Buttermilk

Buttermilk is one of the widely used recipe in ayurvedic treatment.

Buttermilk is an excellent medicine.
This sour drink is one of the most effective foods in Ayurveda.


What is buttermilk?


Buttermilk is also called as 'Takra' in Ayurveda.
It is made by continuous churning of curd in water. Traditionally buttermilk is made by churning chilled thick yogurt with chilled water and then separating the fat or butter which gets collected on the top.

In older times people used to churn by hand, nowadays this can be done in a blender too.

Ayurveda recommends adding different spices like cumin, coriander, mint as per the health condition and the taste of an individual.


Properties of buttermilk

Buttermilk is easy to digest, has astringent and sour taste and is hot in nature. It pacifies Vata and Kapha dosha.
It is hot in nature and it improves digestion.

Benefits of buttermilk

Buttermilk helps calm the stomach after a spicy meal.

It is perfect to soothe the stomach after you had some spicy food.

It is highly beneficial during winter.

It is used for the treatment of inflammation, digestive disorder, lack of appetite, anemia.

Buttermilk kindles the digestive fire and helps in the elimination of ama or the metabolic toxins.

Also known as nectar for human beings there is the saying "as nectar is for god buttermilk is for human beings".

Buttermilk Washes down the fats .

After you have a heavy meal, if you drink a small glass of buttermilk it will help in washing down the fats or oils that normally coat the inner walls of your digestive system and stomach.

It also improves digestion and decreases gas formation.

The carminative properties of the spices coupled with the soothing and refreshing properties of buttermilk improve your digestion. So if you feel a bout of indigestion coming on, try sipping on some buttermilk for instant relief.

Great for dehydration.

It has salt, water, curd and spices all mixed to make our delicious drink.

Butter milk is best for dehydration as it is packed with electrolyte and lots of water.

During the heat of the summer drink a Glass of buttermilk.

Prevents vitamin deficiency.

Buttermilk is a great source of vitamins like vitamin B complex, proteins and potassium 

Vitamin basically riboflavin is essential for the conversion of food to energy.

Reduces high BP.
Research suggest that buttermilk can significantly lower BP if you drink at least one glass on a daily basis.

Reduces Cholesterol.
The components present in Buttermilk are very effective in keeping your cholesterol levels under check.

Combats acidity
Important tool to fight acidity.
Buttermilk has all the essential spices that help beat the burning sensation you feel during a bout of acidity.

Buttermilk cools the system and reduces the irritation in the stomach lining due to acid reflux giving you relief from the discomfort.

Improves oral health.
Buttermilk has anti-inflammatory effects on the skin cells that line your mouth.
So it is beneficial in case of inflammation of gums.

Buttermilk is a boon for our digestive system.
Healthy bacteria and lactic acid in buttermilk helps in digestion and improves our metabolism.
It helps to maintain regular bowel movements and helps people who suffer from constipation.

Buttermilk is good for bones and teeth.
Good source of calcium .
100 ml of buttermilk contains around 116 mg of calcium.
Calcium is essential for a healthy skeletal system.

It makes our bones and teeth strong.


Buttermilk is good for immunity .
Drinking buttermilk every day strengthens our immune system and protects us from a variety of infections.

Good for our skin .
Probiotics in buttermilk keep our digestion proper and does help in removing toxins from our bodies.

Buttermilk keeps our skin glowing and is an excellent skin cleanser and toner.
It helps to remove tan acne spots and blemishes.

It moisturizes and brightens our skin. All this benefits make buttermilk a blessing for our skin.

Helps in weight loss.
Buttermilk is rich in proteins, vitamins and several minerals but low in calories and fats .
Drinking buttermilk keeps us hydrated and energetic. It also makes us feel full by reducing the unnecessary consumption of junk food.

All these benefits make Buttermilk a healthy medicinal drink.

Include a glass of buttermilk in your diet and see the amazing benefits.