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What Are the Benefits of Triphala?

The benefits of triphala may include reducing inflammation and protecting against some cancers. It may also help with weight loss and reduce cholesterol. Though you may have never heard of triphala, this ancient Ayurvedic treatment has been used as a healing remedy for over 1,000 years. This herbal concoction consists of three medicinal plants native to India. It’s a staple in traditional Ayurvedic practice, one of the world’s oldest medical systems that originated in India over 3,000 years ago. Due to its many purported health benefits, triphala has become increasingly popular around the world. What is triphala ? Triphala has been used in traditional Ayurvedic practice since ancient times as a multi-purpose treatment for symptoms ranging from stomach ailments to dental cavities. It is also believed to promote longevity and overall health. It’s considered a polyherbal practice, meaning it consists of several different medicinal herbs. Polyherbal formulations are popularly ...
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Ayurvedic Popcorn to help balance spring-time Kapha

   Ayurvedic Popcorn
When you crave the crunchy feeling, that foods such as popcorn can give you, your body is signalling a need to balance Kapha Dosha.
Celery, parsley, raw apples and popcorn all having a crunchy quality. But they also have a good deal of astringency in their taste.
The roughening crunchy quality and the drying astringent taste of popcorn helps balance the unctuousness and wetness of Kapha Dosha, that can accumulate in your body during winter and spring.
In the following recipe we add cumin and coriander to popcorn. These spices are diuretics and help dry out water-logged excess Kapha Dosha from your body.
Ghee is added to the popcorn. This fat is a much lighter than butter, yet still gives it a smooth, buttery flavour. Ghee creates significantly less cholesterol in your body than butter.

Ingredients:

 Recipe:

  • Melt tsp of ghee in large, heavy pan or skillet
  • Add the Popcorn Kernels and turn up the heat to medium high
  • When the corn starts popping, shake the pan once every few seconds to ensure that more of the corn pops
  • When all the corn has finished popping, stir in the ghee and spices.
                                        Eden Foods, Popcorn, Organic Popping Kernels, 20 oz (566 g)
                                    Organic Valley, Organic, Ghee, Clarified Butter, 13 oz (368 g)
                                          Simply Organic, Coriander, 2.29 oz (65 g)

                                          Simply Organic, Cumin, 2.31 oz (65 g)

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