Masala is a traditional Indian drink that contains: Ginger, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Cardamom & Clove.

 

Traditional uses for the ingredients:*

Ginger—VK– P+ It is the perfect drink for the cold weather of fall and winter.  It is believed to effect all tissues of the body.  Strengthens the digestive fire, burns toxins.  According to Ayurveda, Ginger is a carminative, expectorant, stimulant, analgesic.  It also liquefies Kapha.

 

Black Pepper— VK– P+  In Ayurveda black pepper is considered to be a powerful digestive stimulant.  It is believed to burn up ama (toxins), and strengthen the digestion.  Black Pepper is a stimulant, carminative, febrifuge, expectorant.  In India, black pepper is believed to reduce fat.

 

Cinnamon—VK– P+ Cinnamon effects the plasma, blood, muscles, marrow and nerves. It is believed to strengthen vyana vayu (1 of the 5 major forms of prana).  As with the previous two it is considered a diaphoretic (causes sweating).  It is good for colds and flu.  In Ayurveda it is believed to strengthen the heart, and stimulate digestion.  It is considered sattvic (harmonious), and strengthens samana (1 of the 5 major forms of prana or life-force energy)

 

Cardamom—VK-- P+ Cardamom stimulates samana prana, strengthens the digestive system.  It is believed to stimulate the mind and give clarity or joy.  Cardamom is excellent for high vata or nervous digestion.  It is a carminative, expectorant, stimulant, diaphoretic.

 

Clove—VK– P+ Clove was traditionally used in India for the lungs and stomach.  It was believed to effect the lymphatic system.  Clove was used for toothaches as was cinnamon.  It is also an analgesic.

 

Caution should be used with this tea if one is suffering from inflammatory conditions or other Pitta aggravations.  Masala is considered an excellent tea for the cold and flu season.

 

*This information has not be evaluated by the FDA.  This information is not intended to diagnose or prescribe treatment.  This information is provided for information purposes only.