Boost Immune System Naturally with Ayurvedic Adaptogens
Nick Polizzi – 2000 years ago, the ancient Indian physician known as Charaka (considered by many to be “The Father Of Ayurveda”) wrote down this profound sentence:
It is more important to prevent the occurrence of disease than to seek a cure.
In honor of his vital wisdom, I have a potent Ayurvedic immune tonic to share with you today. This time-tested brew helps strengthen your immune system, thanks to its powerful adaptogenic properties.
What are adaptogens? Well, they’re the superstars of the herbal world – and for good reason.
Adaptogenic herbs boost energy, restore vitality, and help raise the body’s ability to deal with the stresses of modern life — and, as an added bonus, they have no harmful side effects. They are also the prime herbs used for increasing life force and one’s quality of life as we get older.
The adaptogens in this tonic recipe – ashwagandha and shatavari – have a borderline miraculous ability to work with your body to restore balance. They “adapt” to whatever stressors (whether physical, chemical, or biological) are weakening your body and adjust the settings inside of you to heal the issue.
Top that off with the antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory healing properties of ginger, cinnamon, and honey, and you have something that will help you navigate the cold and flu season with robust protection and vibrant energy.
Ok, now for today’s recipe…
Adaptogenic Immune Tonic
Serves: 2
Ingredients
1/4 tablespoon dried holy basil (tulsi)
1/4 tablespoon dried ashwagandha root
1/4 tablespoon dried shatavari root
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 cardamom pods
1 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups water
Honey, to taste
Milk (I use oat or coconut), to taste
Preparation
- In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of water with holy basil, ashwagandha, shatavari, and ginger and heat on medium.
- Once liquid comes to a slight boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add cardamom, star anise, and cinnamon and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Strain out herbs.
- Pour into two mugs, and allow it to cool a bit.
- Add honey and milk to taste.
Voila! Sit back and enjoy this cup of delicious healing goodness.
Stay curious, Nick Polizzi
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