Menstrual Delights: Turmeric

Turmeric is a golden healing spice used in Ayurvedic medicine. This nourishing and grounding substance is great for calming the Vata dosha, which has a tendency to go out of balance during a woman’s menstrual cycle.

Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that has the power to increase your digestion, cleanse your circulatory system and beautify your complexion.

Here are a couple recipes to add a touch of Turmeric into your life, and hopefully help ease some of those PMS woes:

Take the tea before bedtime to enhance a sound night of sleep, and try the tonic recipe during the day to give you a burst of energy!