Turmeric Tea ‘Golden Milk’

Turmeric milk, also referred to as ‘Golden Milk’, is an infusion of either dry turmeric powder or fresh turmeric root in milk. It is traditionally used in Indian households for treating specific diseases as well as a tonic for general health. This drink is easy to prepare and highly palatable, the milk taking most of the spiciness out of turmeric. If that doesn’t convince you, the health benefits of this drink would.

Turmeric Milk Helps Build Immunity:

Turmeric milk is an excellent tonic to improve your general immunity against a host of diseases. It is especially useful in the cold and flu season, thanks to its antiviral and antibacterial effects. If you’re prone to pick up infectious diseases, make a habit of having a cup of turmeric milk on an empty stomach in the morning or just before bed at night.

It is a Great Remedy for Digestive Problems:

You can tackle most of the digestive tract problems with turmeric. That could be why it came to be regarded as an important culinary spice. It improves digestion, helps to relive gas and bloating as well as heartburn resulting from gastric reflux. Turmeric increases the flow of bile, which helps in fat digestion. Loss of appetite and indigestion can be successfully treated with a cup of turmeric milk a day.

Clarifies the skin:

Turmeric has been used externally as a beauty aid because of the visible changes it produces on the skin. It makes the skin smooth, removes fine lines and other signs of premature aging, reduces acne and lightens scars. Internal use further enhances these effects and makes the skin clear of liver spots, rosacea and skin eruptions.

It’s a Great Headache Remedy:

A cup of warm turmeric milk can ease headaches whether it is due to sinus congestion or stress. Turmeric increases mucus flow as well as lightens its texture, promoting sinus drainage.

The blood thinning effect of turmeric is well known, as you can see from the frequent warning to avoid it if you are taking other blood thinners. Thinning of blood improves blood circulation, so people suffering from frequent headaches and migraines would do well drinking turmeric milk regularly.

Improves Reproductive Health of Women:

Turmeric acts as a mild phytoestrogen, promoting the reproductive health of females. It increases fertility in women who have trouble conceiving due to hormonal insufficiency. Women with painful periods find relief with turmeric milk taken during the week of their period. It relieves post-menopausal symptoms too.

Although turmeric reduces the pain associated with periods, it is a uterine stimulant that promotes the free flow of menstrual discharge. For this reason, turmeric in therapeutic doses should be avoided during pregnancy.

It Has Anticancer Properties:

The Curcumin in turmeric has been shown to kill cancer cells and prevent their spread to other areas in laboratory studies. It is found to be effective against cancers of the breast, prostate, skin, colon, and lung. Many cancerous growths go undetected and untreated in the initial stages when it would have been much easier to stop them in their tracks. Drinking turmeric milk regularly may help prevent malignant growths as well as stop their progress in the early stages.

It helps with Insomnia:

We all know that drinking warm milk before bedtime is a well-known remedy for insomnia on account of the amino acid tryptophan, which can increase serotonin levels in the brain. This neurotransmitter chemical is associated with relaxation, calm mood, and sleepiness. Milk contains tryptophan, but its bioavailability to the brain is usually low because of other competing amino acids present in the milk. Turmeric can change that.

Turmeric is known to elevate insulin levels in the blood, which in turn increases the intake of competing amino acids into body tissues. However, it leaves tryptophan alone, making it available to the brain for the production of serotonin. That can explain why turmeric milk is even more beneficial than plan milk in inducing sleep.

Ingredients

1 cup of Milk – Coconut, Soy, Almond

1 teaspoon Turmeric

½ teaspoon Cinnamon

1 teaspoon Raw Honey

Pinch of Black Pepper (increases absorption)

Tiny piece of Ginger (fresh root) or ¼ teaspoon of Ginger Powder

Pinch of Cayenne pepper

Method

Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth

Pour into a sauce pan and heat for 3-5 minutes over medium heat until hot not boiling

Drink immediately and ENJOY!