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Ancient diet to improve fertility and reduce heat

1. Do not eat foods like red meat, maida, deep fried and spicy, sour or fermented foods.

2. One glass of white pumpkin juice gives stamina, physical strength and keeps away acidity.

3. Mix one teaspoon each of Kauch, Ashwagandha and Gokshur powder and take in half glass of water daily.

4. Take six dates (khajur), 3 figs (anjir), 4 almonds (badam), 2 cardamom (elaichi) and one teaspoon Fennel seeds (variyali). Soak all overnight. Remove seeds from dates and peel off almonds and cardamom. Add half teaspoon ghee and make a fine paste and eat it every morning on empty stomach.