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. foodS FOR HEALING – fruitS Page 197
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