Every house is equipped with a kitchen and that kitchen functions as a Traditional system of medicines if used wisely. Yes! As we know our Indian system of medicines like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Yoga, and Naturopathy require maximum key ingredients in the form of our kitchen materials e.g. dry ginger, dry coriander seeds (dhaniya), black pepper, cardamom, etc to prepare compound form of medicines to treat many diseases. In the olden times, the kitchen was treated as 'Nani Ji ka Dawakhana' OR 'Dadi Ji ka Dawakhana'.
In the modern days, people wish to have prepared and packed material and no one wishes to work hard to get a fresh remedy.
These are considered "super-foods" that may be kept in the kitchen because they help in reducing period pain. These are-
1. Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate contains magnesium and antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and mood swings associated with periods.
2. Pineapple: Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which has anti-inflammatory properties. Consuming pineapple or drinking pineapple juice helps in reducing swelling and reducing the discomfort of periods.
3. Bananas: Bananas are rich in potassium, which can help reduce muscle strain and period cramps. Eating bananas or adding them to smoothies can help in reducing period pain.
4. Leafy vegetables: Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard are rich in magnesium, which can help reduce muscle pain and cramps.
5. Turmeric: Turmeric contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Drinking turmeric milk during periods can help in reducing pain.
6. Ginger: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that can help in reducing period cramps, it can be consumed in the form of ginger tea.
7. Jaggery: Consuming jaggery is considered very beneficial during periods. If 50 or 100 grams of jaggery is boiled in hot water and consumed, it improves blood flow, relieves the problem of stomach ache, and also removes the problem of irregular periods.
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