A Tasty Way to Build Ojas
Dec 12, 2016
According to Ayurveda, Ojas is one of the three vital substances of life – the other two being tejas and prana.
Ojas is the essence that is often described as “juicy”. It governs digestion, immunity, aging and vitality as well as spiritual and physical strength. An abundance of ojas promotes radiant skin, positive mood, mental clarity, compassion, vigor and resilience.
Unfortunately, stress and excessive activity – both hallmarks of this time of year – deplete ojas. Signs of depleted ojas include dry skin, cold hands/feet, constipation, anxiety, pain, mental fogginess, negativity, loneliness and fatigue. If you find yourself feeling groggy in the morning, are weak and worried, or catching every bug that comes around – you may need to build some ojas.
Ojas is considered the most refined by-product of digestion so it makes sense that one of the best ways to boost ojas is through diet.
Here is our favorite Ojas drink. It’s a delightful treat at this time of year.
- 1 c. goat’s milk
- 3 dates, pitted
- 10 whole peppercorns
- 10 cardamom seeds
- 1 tsp – 1Tbs. ghee
- 10 almonds, soaked and peeled
- A few pistils of saffron
- A pinch of cumin powder
Bring the milk to boil three times, while adding dates, peppercorns and cardamom.
Strain peppercorns and cardamom out of the milk. Pour milk and dates into a blender, add the rest of the ingredients and blend.
Drink warm on an empty stomach and nothing else for a couple of hours.
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