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Skin Detox Tea
Nimba-Āmalakī Kashāya
A bitter–sour daily infusion of neem and amla taken to cool excess heat, support clear skin, and gently move ama through the channels. Useful as a short course alongside dietary changes for acne and blemishes.
Pacifies Pitta and Kapha · clears heat and ama
Ingredients
- ·1 tsp neem leaf powder
- ·½ tsp amla powder
- ·250 ml just-boiled water
- ·Optional: 1 tsp raw honey after cooling
Method
- 01Place neem and amla powders in a cup.
- 02Pour over the just-boiled water and stir.
- 03Cover and steep 8–10 minutes, then strain through fine muslin.
- 04Allow to cool to comfortable warmth. Stir in honey at the end if using.
- 05Sip slowly on an empty stomach, once a day for 2–3 weeks at a time.
Nutrition notes
Per cup (≈): under 15 kcal · trace macros. Neem bitters support liver-skin axis; amla provides vitamin C and antioxidants.
Practitioner note
Strong bitter — start with half doses. Avoid in pregnancy, while trying to conceive, in hypoglycaemia, and in cold/dry Vata states with weak digestion.
Source · Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu · Guḍūcyādi Varga.
Information only — not medical advice. Verify quantities, allergies, and contraindications with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or physician before use.