Sometimes it’s about the simple spices in life and ginger certainly hits the spot for this time of year. Ginger’s versatility spans across cultures throughout the world and certainly packs in a punch with its health benefits. Sattvic and tridoshic and perfect for the chilly damp atmosphere of winter as it brings sweetness and warmth - what’s not to love?
Read MoreIf you have come across asafoetida, you will know how potent it actually is and there is no wonder why it is referred to as the ‘devil’s dung) A specialist compound is found in every Indian household spice tin. It has an aromatic, sulphuric and astringent quality. It is only used in small quantities and would be used with or in place of onion and garlic. It is a powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in its properties.
Read MoreTraditionally, liquorice was used as a medicine rather than a spice and the root was the main part used from this purple and white flowering perennial. Liquorice is sweet in taste, heavy and sticky in quality, cool in potency and sweet post digestion and balancing for vata and pitta doshas.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever indulged in alcohol, you’re going to have to the odd day where it just felt a little too much. Signs of hangover include dehydration, dizziness, blood sugar fluctuations, (cravings), fatigue, weakness, thirst, headache, muscle aches, stomach pain, nausea, sensitivity to light/sound, anxiety, irritability, body shakes, bloodshot eyes, increased sweating and palpitations and a lowered immunity.
Ayurveda defines the illnesses caused by improper consumption of alcohol as ‘Madatyaya’ or Alcoholism and broken down into 4 categories.
Read MoreIf you want to feel like the empress that you are as you go through the changes in your body during menopause and peri-menopause this is for sure one of the go-to herbs as it can help with so many menopausal symptoms. As an adaptogen, shatavari helps the body to cope with internal stress. She is considered the queen of herbs due to her natural adaptogenic and sattvic (pure essence) nature and powerful tonic for the reproductive tissues.
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