Here is an Ayurvedic syrup you can do at home with the spices in your pantry.
Ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder
1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1 teaspoon of freshly ground ginger
1 teaspoon of jaggery (organic raw cane sugar also known as panela in Latin American Spanish or rapadura in Brazilian Portuguese)
Preparation:
Bring all the spices and the jaggery (raw cane sugar) to a boil with 3 cups of water and let it simmer in low heat until the water reduces to about half the initial volume. Let it cool down covered until it reaches room temperature, strain into a jar and keep it refrigerated for up to a week. You can take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon every 2-4 hours or as needed.
You can find these spices at your grocery store, and I highly recommend to buy them organic. Those located in Miami can also find all the ingredients at Hridayam Apothecary.
This recipe contains sugar and may not be indicate for those with blood sugar issues. If you are taking any medications or have a medical condition, please consult with your health care practitioner prior to start using this home remedy.
About the author: Carol Jamault is a Certified Health and Life Coach (CHC), Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), and Yoga Instructor (RYT-200) with extensive training in Ayurveda and Herbalism. She focuses on supporting her clients with stress management tools and self-care routines through an integrative approach to wellness. She guides those in a quest for personal growth and better health, by providing curated information and teaching a therapeutic lifestyle that naturally allows to restore balance, improving wellness and fostering longevity. Carol has been studying alternative healing, ethnobotany, circadian medicine, Ayurveda and herbalism since 2001. She is the founder of Hridayam Bodywork & Apothecary and partners with corporations and wellness studios to provide therapeutic bodywork, private coaching, workshops, and lectures.