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By Sadia Hussain

Ayurveda has been an important part of the South-Asian culture for centuries and so we looked into the niche Western market of consumable Ayurvedic products to think about trying.

One of the oldest recorded sciences, Ayurveda originated in India many millennia ago and is based on a holistic approach to physical, mental and spiritual health. The name translates to “knowledge of life” and teaches us that everything in life is connected. Ayurveda follows the belief that life should be supported by an individual’s energy with their body, mind and spirit being kept in balance.

Ayurveda Pura

Being stressed and tense given the current situation is normal and to be expected but there are some calming remedies out there that may give you some relief. One such product is the Calm Your Mind kit from Ayurveda Pura.

Complete with orange and fennel herbal tea, calm mind herbal food mix and a de-stress rejuvenating toner, you will have all you need to relax your body and mind. With ingredients like fennel, which can support a healthy heart and orange, which boosts your immune system, the tea will do wonders. Having the herbal food mix will mean that you can reap the benefits of the mix without actually having to experience a strong taste.

There are also a range of other kits you can try out - from daily detox and and anti-hangover to an immune support kit and get fit kit.

Priced at £45.64, this natural wellbeing survival kit comes with a guideline on how to use the products and a complimentary Ayurveda Pura bag, and will help you transition into ‘normal life’ seamlessly.

Kalsi Ayurveda

In recent times, turmeric has become more popular within the Western world, with turmeric milk being called ‘golden milk’ or ‘golden latte’. If you’re South Asian however, you will have grown up hearing all about the classic that is ‘Haldi Doodh’.

Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric has been used therapeutically for centuries, from asthma and coughs to skin conditions and liver diseases.

An option to consider is Kalsi Ayurveda’s Turmeric & Ginger Shakti blend tea. This fusion of turmeric and ginger root, along with traditional Indian chai spices, makes the ideal herbal drink to give you strength.

With all organic ingredients - ginger root, turmeric root, cassia bark, licorice root, orange peel and clove bud, the tea contains a lot of benefits, some including alleviating indigestion, helping balance sugar levels and containing Vitamin C. Being priced at £8.95, it’s also a great option and you can get 10% off using our code BAWM10

True Veda

Lockdown is now at a high point of easing - we are able to visit larger groups of people and offices are also gradually beginning to open their doors to employees.

In these times, it is normal to be feeling anxious, nervous and/or stressed. After over a year in lockdown and restrictions leaving us to only seeing a handful of the same people, how will we get used to seeing lots of faces again?

Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb which has a range of health benefits which include easing fatigue, helping fight depression and reducing anxiety and stress. If you are feeling uneasy and apprehensive about taking the next step into normal life, you should try out True Veda’s Ashwagandha, which is 100% organic. The product is retailed at £24.97.

Paavani Ayurveda

The monthly cycle is usually not a fun time for anyone, and many scramble to find the quickest pain relief.

Paavani Ayurveda’s Woman’s Blend Tea is a solution worth thinking about. With ingredients like sage, which contains a variety of antioxidants, peppermint, used to calm stomach pains and licorice, which helps nourish the body, this blend includes all the best ways to soothe menstrual pain.

Completely organic, the brand says the teas are ‘offered loose-leaf and caffeine-free to access the highest potency of ancient plant wisdom’. That is exactly what you should expect when dealing with pain from a natural process. It retails at £18.

Kacchi

You have definitely heard of flaxseed or even seen it whilst grocery shopping.

Containing fiber, Omega-3 essential fatty acids and lignans, flaxseed is referred to as one of the most powerful plant foods by some.

Lowering blood pressure, helping cholesterol levels and decreasing inflammation are some of the benefits, though of course not guaranteed. However we can all make better dietary choices for an overall healthier lifestyle, and with everything flaxseed contains, it’d be a shame not to include it.

Kacchi’s handmade Flax Seeds powder is a great option to consider using. You can use the powder in a marinade or season any type of dish, and you’ll have yourself a new meal. It retails at £14.95.