A 2015 study by the National Institute of Unani Medicine of menopause transition symptoms said,

“Dynamic changes occurs in reproductive and nonproductive tissues and production of [protoplasm] decreased to such an extent that it is insufficient to maintain [innate heat] and all the [power] starts deteriorating. In [late adulthood] because of change in [temperament] towards [coldness] …[amenorrhea] can occur naturally. Additionally, the production of [blood] is decreased from liver, whatever little is produced, tends to be towards coldness. This leads to clinical manifestations associated with [amenorrhea] such as fatigue, loss of appetite, weight gain, hirsutism, headache, backache, neck pain, general myalgia, arthralgia, nervousness, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.”

Ginger, pictured, is classified as a warm and moist food.

 

Reference

Sultana A, Fatima L, Sofi G, Noor SL (2015) Evaluation of Mizaj (Temperament) in Menopausal Transition Symptoms: A Pilot Study. J Res Development 3: 126. doi:10.4172/2311-3278.1000126