Very Important Advice Given by Shri Mataji on Indian Spices and Food Items 
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*Coriander seeds: Good for teeth and the liver.
Coriander leaves: Helpful in regulating the body’s natural fragrance.
(Cumin, coriander, and carom seeds (ajwain) are helpful in preventing gas formation.)
Turmeric: Good for the skin and liver.
Ginger: Good for the liver.
Garlic: For high blood pressure and heart-related issues.
According to Shri Mataji, garlic originated from nectar (Amrit), which is why it is good for the heart. Additionally, it is considered very repulsive to negative forces and spirits.
This is a universal plant used all over the world. Lord Krishna loves Tulsi.
Taking one fresh Tulsi leaf wrapped around a black peppercorn once a day helps prevent colds and coughs.
Black Pepper: Increases body heat.
Garam Masala: Increases body heat.
(Garam masala is a blend of various spices.)
Chili/Pepper: A source of Vitamin C and considered helpful for constipation.
Onion: A source of Vitamin A and good for the heart.
Dried fish, Sardines: Considered helpful for constipation, but exercise caution regarding the liver.
Manjani flowers: Considered to have a very cooling effect, similar to Kailash Jeevan.
Silver foil (Chandi ka Varak): Shri Mataji once gave cardamom seeds wrapped in silver foil. After consuming it, an immediate cooling sensation was felt on the right side of the body.
Cardamom seeds: Considered to have a very cooling effect. The skin/shell of the cardamom should not be eaten.
Taking it combined with warm spices helps maintain balance, such as in garam masala, curry, or black tea.
White cheese: Such as mozzarella, cottage cheese, paneer, etc. These are considered light and good.
According to Shri Mataji, developing a habit of consuming white cheese instead of yellow cheese is better for the liver.
Yellow cheese: Such as Emmental, Gouda, Chester, etc. (without fungus). These can be consumed, but one should take care of the liver.
Fungal / Very strong-smelling cheese: Such as Camembert, Gorgonzola, Roquefort, Quarkel, etc. These should not be consumed at all. They are considered very bad for the liver and the Mooladhara chakra.
Yogurt/Curd: The yogurt available in Western countries is very sour. According to Shri Mataji, this can be "dangerous" for the Vishuddhi chakra.
Curd can be gently warmed and slightly thickened. Afterwards, it should be thoroughly churned/blended in a blender with a little sugar. When churned by hand, the sugar does not dissolve completely.
Oil and Ghee: Use pure vegetable oil or pure ghee and keep the quantity low. Ghee is considered the best for cooking.
Tomatoes: Generally fine, but elderly people should exercise caution because their seeds can contribute to the formation of kidney stones.
(Please be sure to share this with all Sahaja Yoga brother and sister practitioners.)
