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Castor Oil Cleansing
Method
For adults: Pour 50 ml to 75 ml ( 2 ounces) of castor oil in a cup and add equal
amount of freshly squeezed orange juice to it and mix well. Drink on an
empty stomach at around 6-7a.m. After 15 - 30 minutes,
start drinking hot water (like you would sip tea). Drink approximately
3-4 cups at intervals of 10 - 15 minutes. You will have flush bowel movements.
When you have had 2-3 flushes, stop drinking warm water. The
bowel movements can be stopped by drinking a glass of buttermilk or
low fat yogurt. For the rest of the day try to eat very light food and
avoid fatty , fried and spicy foods.
How often to do?
Do this once a month or once in two months. This can be easily done on
the weekend.
After
the Cleanse
Eat very light food; not fatty, fried items. Fruit juices are fine or
steamed vegetables are good. If you feel too hungry, just
plain rice with some beans without any fat is good. Traditional Indian food
is khichari. This is mung dal and rice cooked
together, with minimum spices. Recipe for Khichari is given at the
end of the page Do not eat nuts that day but fruits could be eaten.
Who is
this cleanse for?
For children above the age of four it is safe but use less amount of castor oil (one
teaspoonful to one tablespoonful depending on age). Care should be taken
not to dehydrate them. So stop after they have had one or two bowel flushing.
Avoid
Children below the age of four and pregnant women. However, before planning for pregnancy
doing this is excellent. This keeps the body healthy for the
baby. Very ill people should not do this cleanse. If you are suffering from fever
or have diarrhea or dysentery. Please note: people with
liver problems or poor liver functions should not do this cleanse.
Khichari
Ingredients:
- Rice : 1 cup
- Green split mung dal : 1/2 cup
- Water : 4 cups (use 3 if more solid consistency desired)
- Salt : 1 teaspoon
Just the above ingredients are enough. But optional additions are
given below.
- Black corn pepper : 2 or 3
- Ginger grated : 1/4 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds : 1/4 teaspoon
- Curry leaves chopped : 1/4 teaspoon
- Coriander leaves chopped : a few
- Raisins : 3 teaspoon
- Flavor mix : 1/4 teaspoon
Preparation:
Add all ingredients and put in a pressure cooker and cover it. Cook on
Medium High heat, until well cooked. Serve for
lunch or dinner with or without yogurt or steamed vegetables.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Please
click here to read about Juice Fasting.
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