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Headache? Stomach ache? Sore throat? Put down that advil cause our Sakara herbal remedy is going to kick those aches and pains in the behind.

Ingredients:

1 valerian root teabag

1 tblsp powdered ginger

2 tblsp turmeric

1/2 tsp Ashwaghanda

1/2 tsp Amla powder

1 pinch of cayenne pepper

1 tblsp raw honey

Organic unsweetened almond milk to taste

Brew tea, stir in all ingredients, breathe deeply, take a sip, and let the pain melt away.

 

Key painkilling players:

Valerian is nature’s tranquilizer. It has been used for hundreds of years as a remedy for insomnia, anxiety, tension, stress and irritability. It works by reducing nerve sensitivity.

  • Ginger – This natural anti-inflammatory has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine as a natural painkiller. It alleviates symptoms of nausea, headache, muscle soreness, indigestion and cramps.
  • Turmeric – This super spice possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties and can be used as a remedy for sprains, bruises, joint inflammation, and sore muscles.
  • Cayenne pepper – The capsacin in cayenne blocks the neurotransmitter substance P which relays pain from the nerves to the brain.
  • Ashwaghanda – Medicinal herb that naturally reduces stress in the both by soothing the nervous system + the mind to ease pain.
  • Amla – A full-body medicinal herb, Amla is an amazing tonic for your heart, eyes, and brain – boosting the mind and memory and naturally reducing inflammation.
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