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Ash Gourd Immune Booster Juice

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Modified: Jul 27, 2025 · Published: Apr 12, 2023 by Jamie Raftery · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment
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Ash Gourd Immune Booster Juice is a refreshing and nutrient-rich beverage designed to boost your immune system naturally. The star ingredient, ash gourd (also known as winter melon or kushmanda in Sanskrit), holds a revered place in Ayurvedic medicine for its cooling, detoxifying, and immune-enhancing properties.

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Ingredients you will need

Get the full quantity list below.

  • Carrots
  • Ash gourd
  • Apple
  • Orange
  • Ginger root
  • Turmeric root
  • Lemon
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How to make ash gourd immune booster juice

  • Start by washing and peeling all of the ingredients
  • Chop ingredients into small pieces
  • Run the ingredients through a juicer
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy
  • Or transfer to a bottle and refrigerate
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Ash Gourd Immune Booster Juice

Ash gourd takes center stage in this revitalizing juice. Celebrated in Ayurvedic medicine, it offers powerful cooling and detoxifying effects. Thanks to its high content of vitamins C and B, along with calcium, iron, and potassium, ash gourd plays a supportive role in strengthening the immune system.

To enhance the juice's health benefits, we've combined ash gourd with a blend of other immune-boosting ingredients.

  • Carrots contribute beta-carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A, a vital nutrient for immune function.
  • Apples and oranges provide a natural sweetness while delivering a strong dose of vitamin C.
  • Additionally, ginger and turmeric bring their well-known anti-inflammatory properties, helping to reduce internal inflammation and support overall wellness.
  • Lemon not only brightens the flavor but also adds an extra kick of vitamin C.

Altogether, this Ash Gourd Immune Booster Juice is more than just a refreshing drink. It's a potent combination of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants designed to nourish your body and fortify your immune defenses.

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Happy Juicing!

Whether you're looking for a morning refreshment, a mid-day immune boost, or a natural detoxifier, this Ash Gourd Immune Booster Juice fits perfectly into a holistic lifestyle. It's easy to make, packed with healing ingredients, and designed to support your body's natural defenses.

Don't forget, consistency is key when it comes to nutrition. Enjoy this juice regularly to truly experience its benefits. And if you love it, share it with friends or leave a comment below - we'd love to hear how it worked for you.

📋 Recipe

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Jamie Raftery

Ash Gourd Immune Booster Juice

5 from 1 vote
Slow press carrot, ash gourd, turmeric, ginger, lemon, and apple detox juice
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Servings: 6 250ml portions
Course: Drinks, Juice
Cuisine: Indian, International
Calories: 168
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1250 g Carrots washed and peeled
  • 750 g Ash gourd Washed - peeled - deseeded
  • 500 g Apple washed (8)
  • 200 g Orange Remove orange peel
  • 40 g Ginger root washed and peeled
  • 10 g Turmeric root washed and peeled
  • ½ each Lemon peel and dice

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Chopping board
  • Chefs knife
  • Peeler
  • Slow Juicer
  • Jugs
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients:
  1. Gather and measure all ingredients to ensure a smooth juicing process.
Clean Produce:
  1. Wash all produce thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or residue.
Peel & Prep:
  1. Peel the orange and lemon. Cut the carrots, turmeric, ginger, ash gourd, lemon, and apples into chunks that fit easily into your juicer.
Juicing:
  1. Feed the ingredients through your juicer, starting with the softer items (like orange and lemon) and finishing with firmer produce (like carrots and apples) for optimal juice extraction.
Chill (Optional):
  1. For a cooler, more refreshing experience, chill the juice in the fridge for 10-15 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
Serve:
  1. Pour into a glass, stir gently, and enjoy your vibrant, immune-boosting juice!

Nutrition

Serving: 240mlCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 146mgPotassium: 886mgFiber: 9gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 34924IUVitamin B1: 0.3mgVitamin B2: 0.2mgVitamin B3: 3mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin B6: 0.4mgVitamin C: 36mgVitamin E: 2mgVitamin K: 30µgCalcium: 129mgCopper: 0.2mgFolate: 53µgIron: 2mgManganese: 0.5mgMagnesium: 39mgPhosphorus: 118mgSelenium: 0.5µgZinc: 1mg

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Notes

Blender-Friendly Variation:

Don't have a juicer? No problem! You can still enjoy this juice using a blender. Simply add all the chopped ingredients with ½ to 1 cup of filtered water. Blend on high until smooth, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, nut milk bag, or cheesecloth to remove the pulp. Pour into a glass and serve chilled.

Ash Gourd Substitute:

If ash gourd is unavailable, cucumber or celery are excellent alternatives. Both offer a refreshing, hydrating quality and are rich in nutrients. Cucumber has a mild, cooling flavor similar to ash gourd, while celery adds a slightly savory edge that pairs well with the other ingredients.

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