Ojas Drinks

Saffron Milk (Kesar Doodh)

A deeply nourishing elixir that supports digestion, soothes the nervous system, and strengthens Ojas (vital energy).

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm almond or oat milk (use A2 cow’s milk or goats milk if tolerated)

• 3-4 saffron strands (soaked in 1 teaspoon warm water for 5 minutes)

• ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder

• ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder

• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or raw honey (add honey after cooling)

• Optional: A pinch of nutmeg (for relaxation)

Instructions:

1. Heat the milk gently on low heat. Do not boil.

2. Add the soaked saffron strands along with their water.

3. Stir in turmeric powder, cardamom, and optional nutmeg.

4. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then add honey or maple syrup.

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Zaidy’s Shakti Kindler – Medicated Milk

A restorative drink to build Ojas, and support libido & emotional well-being.

Ingredients:

• ¼ teaspoon Ashwagandha

• ¼ teaspoon Shatavari

• ⅛ teaspoon Saffron

• pinch cinnamon or nutmeg

• 1 cup milk or milk alternative

• 1-2 tsp of honey or maple syrup (to taste)

Directions:

1. Simmer the milk and herbs on low heat for 10 minutes.

2. Cool, then add honey or maple syrup

3. Enjoy!

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Non-dairy Ojas Drink

A restorative drink to build Ojas, and support libido & emotional well-being.

Ingredients:

• 10 raw almonds

• 2 cups pure water

• 20 raisins

• 1 Tablespoon organic rose petals (optional - rejuvenative)

• 1 tsp ghee (rejuvenative) - Ghee may be omitted or substituted with coconut oil

• 1/32 tsp saffron (increases digestion & rejuvenative)

• 1/8 tsp ground cardamom (increases digestion)

• pinch of black pepper (helps control the K)

Directions:

1. Soak almonds in 1 cup of water overnight, and soak raisins in 1 cup of water either overnight or for several hours

2. In the morning, drain off the almond water and rub the skins off the almonds

3. In a blender, add the raisins AND their soaking water with the drained and peeled almonds

4. Add rose petals, ghee, saffron, cardamom, black pepper

5. Blend until smooth

6. Drink 3-4 times a week as directed. Best done after Pancha Karma as part of rejuvenation.

7. Watch if any signs of excess mucus/kapha, if so, stop taking the drink and reach out to your Ayurvedic practitioner.