Ojas is the essence of vitality and immunity, and it provides stability and nourishment to the tissues, moisture to the skin and mental clarity. It is the subtle essence of the kapha dosha, existing both as an energy and, according to the ancient Ayurvedic texts, a physical serum that resembles honey, measured as 8 drops that stay in the heart. Our glow of health, virility, fertility, reproduction, regeneration and life itself all depends on a healthy supply of ojas.

Ojas fights against aging, decay and disease. A person who has good ojas rarely becomes sick.”

Having a healthy supply of ojas also helps ensure your adrenals are supported so that you to avoid burnout and it is is one of the key factors in enhancing fertility.

So how do you nourish this juicy essence within you?

In addition to a vata soothing lifestyle, plenty of time outside in nature, quality rest and a positive outlook on life, you can also make this delicious Ojas Drink for yourself few times per week! It’s packed with ojas enhancing foods.

INGREDIENTS

10 raw almonds

1 medjool date

1 cup pure water

1 cup milk (organic and non-homogenized if possible)

1 Tablespoon organic rose petals (optional – cooling, rejuvenative)

1 tsp ghee (rejuvenative)

¼ tsp saffron (increases digestion & rejuvenative)

1/8 tsp ground cardamom (increases digestion)

Pinch of black pepper (helps manage excess kapha)

½ tsp of honey (increases lactose digestion)

METHOD

Soak almonds and water together overnight

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

Bring milk to a boil on the stove.

Add rose petals, saffron, cardamom and black pepper, let simmer for 10 minutes.

Allow milk to cool slightly, the pour in to the blender with date and peeled almonds.

Add ghee and honey.

Blend until smooth.