Ayurveda Tonics for Women
Rasananda Ayurveda’s four targeted remedies include:
Women’s Cooling Tonic
Ashoka, Shatavari, Lotus Stamen, Rose
Each ingredient of this tonic targets the female reproductive system with primarily bitter, astringent and cooling properties; this tonic nourishes the blood, reproductive and circulatory tissues. Can help to alleviate PMS symptoms with irritability, emotional sensitivity, and heat.
Usage: for menstrual irregularity, perimenopause, menopause, excessive bleeding, pain, broids, cysts, endometriosis, leucorrhea, prolapse, miscarriage, infection, inflammation.
Lactation Tonic
Shatavari, Ajwain, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek
A warming and nourishing blend that directly encourages lactation/production of breastmilk, balanced digestion, and uterine health. Fennel means “one hundred owers” while shatavari means “one hundred roots” or “woman with one hundred husbands.”
Cramp Tonic
Cardamom, Ginger, Lemongrass
This combination of aromatics is soothing, and antispasmodic, alleviates lower abdominal spasms and pain, prevents nausea, and relaxes the peripheral circulatory system. Most helpful with painful menses.
Usage: for painful periods, cramping, menstrual or digestive pain.
Women’s Warming Tonic
Ajwain, Ginger, Lemongrass, Turmeric
Warming and encouraging downward moving winds like menstruation and digestion, this is a lightly pungent (spicy!) tonic that purifies and rejuvenates. Dries damp and moves stagnation in the blood.
Usage: Good for general women’s health, PMS, menstrual or digestive pain.
About Rasananda Ayurveda: Pasha Kat Yuen’s line of herbal remedies, Rasananda Ayurveda, features blissful infusions for internal relief and oils for external care. Rasa is a Sanskrit word for nectar, and ananda is a word that can mean bliss.
Everyday tonics are found here
