Starting your day with a large cup of hot water is great for your health, but it can often get a bit boring. By adding in a few simple ingredients, you will bring some flavor to your morning drink and increase the health benefits even further! This Kapha-reducing tonic is prefect for promoting digestion, detoxification, weight loss, immunity, and hydration. With ingredients such as ginger, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar, taking this tonic each morning is a sure way to get the blood flowing and the energy going!
This cleansing tonic can be taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for Kapha-types or any individual desiring weight loss or detoxification. With its decongestive, immune-boosting properties, it is equally as beneficial for easing a cold, fever, flu, or respiratory infection. For those that are needing a stronger boost in any of these areas, this tonic can be taken three times daily about 30 minutes before each meal. This method will be powerful if you are experiencing more severe symptoms of sickness, weight issues, sluggish digestion, slow metabolism, sleepiness after food, or a dull appetite.
Kapha-Balancing Tonic Recipe
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Materials
- Small pan to heat water
- Mug to drink
- Measuring spoons and stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 12 ounces water
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons honey
Directions
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1. Heat 12 ounces of water to just below a boil.
2. Add in the fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, ginger powder, and black pepper.
3. Stir well until all of the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
4. Pour the drink into a mug and allow it to cool slightly. Once the tonic is at a drinkable temperature, stir in the honey.
5. Enjoy this drink first thing each morning on an empty stomach to awaken the energy, boost the digestive fire, stimulate the metabolism, aid in elimination, remove congestion, and gently flush out the system.
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Danielle is a certified Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner and the founder of Svastha Ayurveda, a humble Ayurvedic clinic and herbal apothecary. Danielle has worked with clients worldwide to guide, educate, and empower them back into balance and health through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. She graduated from the Ayurvedic Institute (2011) and Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula (2013) and continues her studies to this day. Danielle currently lives in Longmont, Colorado with her beautiful family of five. When she is not working, she enjoys a busy, but simple life cooking, reading, writing, going for walks, practicing Yoga, meditating, breathing, and spending time with her family. Read more about Danielle
Just what we needed. Will try this recipe.
On another note, the Cookbook is amazing. Wonderfully put together. Beautiful presentation and explanations. There are plenty of yummy recipes me and my husband can’t wait to try.
Hi Deb! Thank you so much for taking the time to write in! I am so glad you are enjoying the cookbook and I hope you enjoy the tonic as well:)
Namaste,
Danielle
Sounds wonderful. Can this be taken with, before or after taking triphala?
Hi Nava!
Yes, you can definitely take this drink at the same time as Triphala. In fact, it will be a great complement and will help bring out the cleansing properties of the Triphala.
I hope this finds you well:)
Many blessings,
Danielle
Can I use fresh ginger in this recipe?
Hi Mireya,
Thank you for writing in! Yes, you are welcome to use fresh ginger in place of the dry. I personally prefer fresh ginger myself, but I chose to use dry for this recipe, as dry ginger is a bit more Kapha-reducing than the fresh version. Nonetheless, it is still beneficial for Kapha however, so if you prefer the fresh, then go for it!
I hope you enJOY!
Namaste,
Danielle
I love your website and I love that beautiful mug you have pictured above. Are those being sold somewhere?
Hi Tanya,
Thanks for writing in! I actually got that mug several years ago in a small coffee shop located in Estes Park, CO. It is one of my favorites too! They often have a lot of similar handcrafted mugs on Etsy. I get some of my pottery from there as well and love supporting small businesses!
Many blessings,
Danielle