Tomato Ginger Juice Drink

Why people make this drink

Nourilo slipped on rain-slicked steps on the way out of class one evening and, despite applying a traditional bruise-relief ointment right away, found himself with lingering soreness in the bruised area weeks later. Not wanting to take medication, he searched through his food-therapy references and found this remarkably simple remedy: blended fresh tomatoes mixed with a spoonful of ginger juice. After four servings over four days, the nagging pain was gone. He was delighted enough to share it as one of his most useful everyday finds.

Method

1. Wash and peel the tomatoes. Roughly chop and place in a blender.
2. Add the cool boiled water and blend to a smooth puree.
3. Squeeze or grate fresh ginger and press the juice through a fine strainer to yield 1 tablespoon.
4. Stir the ginger juice into the tomato puree until well combined.
5. Drink immediately. One serving per day, for up to 4–5 consecutive days, is a typical traditional course.

Nourilo’s Tips

This little recipe is quite effective for dispersing bruising and reducing swelling from soft-tissue injuries. If you tend to run warm or have a strong constitution, you can reduce the ginger juice slightly — the tomatoes provide the core action and the ginger enhances it. Drink it freshly made for best results.