The seasonal change that takes place moving from the heat of summer to the coolness of Autumn can aggravate chronic conditions such as arthritis that may have remained dormant during the summer months.

Ancient, tried and tested, multi-faceted, proven, the closest thing to a magic bullet, state-of-the-art…? These are just some of the ways of describing turmeric’s remarkable properties.

Turmeric was traditionally popular with yogis to help stretch their ligaments and repair injuries. Its traditional Indian uses are many but it is famed for keeping the skin pure, the blood clean and the life long. The word ‘Haridra’ literally means ‘yellow’; the strong yellow colour of this herb also signifies its use as a liver tonic, good at drying damp and moving stagnation in the blood.

With the changing colours, blowing winds and hopefully a bit of Autumnal sunshine, how can we support our health as we transition through the seasons?

Adraka means ‘moist’ and Shunthi means’ dry’. Ginger is described as vishwabhesaja, the universal medicine benefiting everybody and all diseases. Ginger is the herbalist’s best friend. When using Ginger think ‘digestion, lungs and circulation’.