I promised medicated milk, and here are some. Pippali milk can be made in two ways, both good for lungs. The Pippali Vardhana is very good for helping improve lung function, I’ve done it about 3 times. It’s a bother and the simple way is easier and still good, best to do regularly for a while.
Hardest first: Pippali Vardhana (means increasing doses)
You use whole Pippalis for this. I usually try to soak the Pippali in the milk/water overnight as in the US Pippalis are not freshly dried.
Day 1:
Simmer 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 water and 1 whole pippali until the total liquid is 1/2 c. I often use more liquid so the final result is 3/4 c. or so. Add a bit of honey if desired. Drink it down.
Day 2:
Same thing but with two whole Pippalis.
Day 3:
Same thing but with three whole Pippalis.
Do for 7 to 10 days, each day adding another Pippali. Then do for another 7 to 10 days, reducing the Pippali by one each day.
It is extremely rejuvenating for the lungs and now I want to start doing this tomorrow.
Here are more and easier medicated milks and some benefits; there are various ways to make them, so no real hard and fast rules. Skim milk is not useful for these, best is whole milk, as good quality as can be found. I don’t use organic milk since I can’t afford it but the local milk here is very good and no hormones.
Each of the herbs/spices below have many other benefits and can be looked up. Fresh is important and most spices (or all) sold at grocery stores have very little potency, generally. Better to get from an herb store or place with good fresh herbs and spices.
Medicated Milks Basic Directions
Simmer 1 cup milk and 1 cup water with 1/2 teaspoon powdered herbs and simmer until reduced to 1 cup liquid. Can sweeten with natural sweetener as desired.
Pippali: Bronchial congestion, clearing lungs, asthma, also digestion and colds
Black Pepper: Congestion, coughs, colds, flu, sinus problems, cold extremities, helps with slow digestion, lymphatic congestion, reducing weight (part of a program)
Turmeric: (if one doesn’t have turmeric paste): sore throat, hoaresness, lungs, antibiotic, and any conditions turmeric is good for.
Cardamom: Helps clear channels in the body, digestion, warming, energizing
Ginger: Digestion, respiratory system, nausea, dizziness, infective illess, congestion
Nutmeg: I’d recommend only 1/4 to 1/3 teaspoon.
Should be fresh grated if possible as nutmeg loses potency quickly. Insomnia, digestion, also said to be good for nocturnal enuresis. Nutmeg can help with nerve pain.