Raise A Glass To Good Health! 5 Detox Water Recipes To Try Now

Q: What are the health benefits of Ajwain (carom seeds) water drink?

Ajwain (carom seeds) is known to have many health benefits. Packed with antibacterial and antifungal properties, ajwain has anti-inflammatory effects as well. This makes it the perfect spice for ridding the body of accumulated toxins and aiding digestion. Ajwain water can also be given to small children—albeit in lesser quantities, like one tablespoon—if they complain of stomach ache or cramps. It can also be effectively used to treat stomach infections and related diarrhea in both adults and children. A teaspoon of this water, given at nighttime, can relieve babies or toddlers of colic and constipation, as this water acts as a laxative, too. Roast ajwain before boiling it in water to help get rid of cough and congestion. The dosage is the same as above.

Q: What are the health benefits of Jeera (cumin seeds) water drink?

Drinking water infused with jeera (cumin seeds) helps the body eliminate toxins and waste faster. Jeera water has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Also, jeera has a cooling effect on the body, so always drink this infusion when it’s lukewarm. Adults can have it as a hot tea with some lemon, which may aid in weight loss. This water helps clear the skin of blemishes and adds a healthy glow to the skin, as it cleanses the body from within. Adults can have this water after every meal; kids can be given half a glass to restore their gut health. Drinking jeera regularly on an empty stomach twice a day can help women and girls regulate their menstrual cycles and get relief from menstrual cramps.

Q: How to make Jeera (cumin seeds) water detox recipe at home?

Boil 1 liter of water with 2 spoons of jeera, let it simmer for 5 minutes, and let it cool. Drink this water right through the day to get quick relief from indigestion-related stomach ache and heartburn. To treat stomach cramps, dry roast the jeera till almost black, and then add it to boiling water.

Q: What are the health benefits of Saunf (fennel seeds) water drink?

Saunf (fennel seeds) water is a good source of antioxidants and may help reduce acne and clear the skin. It can speed up one’s metabolism, so it’s a good drink for those trying to lose weight. Fennel seeds contain certain compounds that possess anti-inflammatory properties. For weight loss, soak 1 spoon of saunf in a glass of water overnight, and have it first thing in the morning—all of it.

Q: What are the health benefits of Laung (clove) water drink?

Laung, or clove, possesses specific antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, which are good for boosting our immune system. Since the weather is turning cold in most parts of the country, coughs, colds, and sniffles are common around this time of the year. Laung water, with its antiseptic, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties, can keep common infections like colds and coughs at bay. Having lukewarm laung water at night has many health benefits—it is known to reduce stress, promote good sleep, repair cells, and improve liver health as you sleep.

Q: What are the health benefits of Dhaniya seeds (coriander seeds) water drink?

Dhaniya seeds (coriander seeds) have minerals like magnesium, and have antioxidant and antibacterial properties as well. This makes dhaniya seeds water an ideal drink to detox and also promote skin and gut health. Dhaniya seeds water is also an anti-inflammatory agent and works well as a topical application to cure rashes, sunburns, and open acne among children. The presence of oleic acid, ascorbic acid, and linoleic acid in dhaniya seeds helps regulate cholesterol levels, too. So, raise a toast with dhaniya tea just before bed for a happy family. Everyone can have a glass!

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The festive season means binging on sweets and savories, untimely meals, stomach issues, weight gain. And then comes the quest for the right detox that will help us get back on track. Well, there’s no need for complicated diets and detoxes. The panacea you need is water and some spices from your kitchen shelves along with a well-balanced diet. No complicated recipes here—just boil, infuse, or soak, and you’re on!

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Raise A Glass To Good Health! 5 Detox Water Recipes To Try Now

1. AJWAIN WATER

Ajwain (carom seeds) is known to have many health benefits. Packed with antibacterial and antifungal properties, ajwain has anti-inflammatory effects as well. This makes it the perfect spice for ridding the body of accumulated toxins and aiding digestion.

Ajwain water can also be given to small children—albeit in lesser quantity, like one tablespoon—if they complain of stomach ache or cramps. It can also be effectively used to treat stomach infections and related diarrhea in both adults and children. A teaspoon of this water, given at nighttime, can relieve babies or toddlers of colic and constipation, as this water acts as a laxative, too.

Recipe

Take 4 glasses of water, add 2 teaspoons of ajwain seeds, and boil for 7 minutes. Wait till it’s lukewarm, and have a glass before meals. This will relieve you of gas and acidity.

2. JEERA WATER

Drinking water infused with jeera (cumin seeds) helps the body eliminate toxins and waste faster. Jeera water has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Also, jeera has a cooling effect on the body, so always drink this infusion when it’s lukewarm. Adults can have it as a hot tea with some lemon, which may aid in weight loss. This water helps clear the skin of blemishes and adds a healthy glow to the skin, as it cleanses the body from within. Adults can have this water after every meal; kids can be given half a glass to restore their gut health.

Drinking jeera regularly on an empty stomach twice a day can help women and girls regulate their menstrual cycles and get relief from menstrual cramps.

Recipe

Boil 1 litre of water with 2 spoons of jeera, let it simmer for 5 minutes, and let it cool. Drink this water right through the day to get quick relief from indigestion-related stomach ache and heartburn. To treat stomach cramps, dry roast the jeera till almost black, and then add it to boiling water.

3. SAUNF WATER

Saunf (fennel seeds) water is a good source of antioxidants and may help reduce acne and clear the skin. It can speed up one’s metabolism, so it’s a good drink for those trying to lose weight. Fennel seeds contain certain compounds that possess anti-inflammatory properties.

Recipe

Boil 4 glasses of water with 1 tablespoon saunf, and the entire family, including children, can drink this water to cure indigestion and bloating. Keep the dosage half of what you consume as adults for children (half a glass morning and evening).

For weight loss, soak 1 spoon of saunf in a glass of water overnight, and have it first thing in the morning—all of it.

4. LAUNG WATER

Laung, or clove, possesses specific antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, which are good for boosting our immune system. Since the weather is turning cold in most parts of the country, coughs, colds, and sniffles are common around this time of the year. Laung water, with its antiseptic, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties, can keep common infections like colds and coughs at bay. Having lukewarm laung water at night has many health benefits—it is known to reduce stress, promote good sleep, repair cells, and improve liver health as you sleep.

Recipe

Infuse 4–5 cloves along with 3–4 tulsi leaves in 4 glasses of water overnight. Have a glass in the morning on an empty stomach. Half a glass is enough for preteens, and 1 teaspoon for babies.

5. DHANIYA SEEDS WATER

Dhaniya seeds (coriander seeds) have minerals like magnesium, and have antioxidant and antibacterial properties as well. This makes dhaniya seeds water an ideal drink to detox and also promote skin and gut health.

Dhaniya seeds water is also an anti-inflammatory agent and works well as a topical application to cure rashes, sunburns, and open acne among children. The presence of oleic acid, ascorbic acid, and linoleic acid in dhaniya seeds helps regulate cholesterol levels, too. So, raise a toast with dhaniya tea just before bed for a happy family. Everyone can have a glass!

Recipe

Just boil 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds in 4 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Let it cool.

Before You Gulp Down A Glass Of Detox Water, A Note Of Caution

There is a saying that even the divine nectar (Amrit), when had in excess, becomes poison. And so, in everything we do, including self-medication, moderation is the key. And yes, it is possible to overdose even on infused waters. So, here are five things to follow when your family is about to have spice-infused waters:

Don’t overfeed your child. Stick to simple teaspoon dosages of infused water for very young children and half-glass measures for slightly older ones. Don’t continue giving them this as a line of treatment if there is no relief, and if they do get cured, stop after five days
Do not have any of these waters right throughout the day, except for maybe jeera water. And that, too, not for more than three days at a stretch
Some infusions, especially ajwain and laung, can stimulate uterine contractions. So, pregnant and lactating women should consult their doctors before consuming all these infusions
Overdosage side effects of all of these waters are usually a metallic taste in the mouth, irritation of the tongue or lining of the mouth, nausea, and headache. Stop immediately if you experience any of the above
Adding more spoonfuls of the spice will not enhance the healing properties of the water. Always keep the infusion light, and reduce the quantity of the spice if you need to.

Reviewed by Maitry Gala, senior nutrition therapist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai

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