Turmeric, admittedly one of my most favorite herbs, is steadily becoming more and more popular here in the West. Whether used as a culinary spice or herbal medicine, this bright, beautiful creation of nature has a multitude of health benefits hidden within.

Health Benefits of Turmeric

Cleanses the liver and the blood
Increase the digestive fire
Burns toxins
Increases circulation
Prevents Alzheimer’s
Great for skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis
Beautifies the complexion
Regulates the blood sugar
Relieves arthritis and other inflammatory conditions
Increases heart health
Anti-asthmatic
Anti-allergenic
Anti-microbial
Anti-aging
Antioxidant
Anti-cancerous

So how do you incorporate Turmeric in your daily life? Easy! You can add it to any dish such as soups, rice, bean dishes, eggs, oatmeal, veggie sautés, casseroles and stews. To get a larger dose of it you can mix a little in some raw honey and take it 2-3 times daily. One of my personal favorite ways to get my daily dose of turmeric is a simple, yet delicious recipe known as Golden Milk.

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Discover more ways to get a daily dose of Turmeric in your diet here.

How to Use Turmeric

1. For liver and blood detoxification:

Take 1/4 tsp of turmeric, 1/4 tsp of neem and 1/4 tsp of amalaki, three times daily before meals. Mix with 1/4 cup of warm water and 1 Tbsp of aloe vera juice.

*For more potent results, try our Love your Liver Tincture!

2. For beautifying the complexion:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup slightly warm water
2 Tbsp of organic aloe juice (Lakewood brand is my favorite)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder*
1/4 tsp manjistha*
1/8 tsp neem*

*These herbs can be replaced with 1/2 tsp of our Daily Detox Formula.

Instructions: Mix the herbs and aloe in the warm water. Steep for 5 minutes, stir and drink. Follow with warm water. Take this 2-3 times a day, before meals for at least 30 days.

*For best results, take this tonic daily while externally using our Anti-Aging Skinfood and Ageless Triphala Face Mask!

3. For balancing blood sugar levels:

Mix 1/4 tsp of turmeric, 1/4 tsp of shardunika (aka gurmar) and 1/4 tsp of karella (aka bittermelon) in 1/2 cup of warm water. Take three times daily before meals.

4. For prevention (or treatment) of Alzheimer’s Disease:

For prevention of Alzheimer’s, take 1/4-1/2 tsp of turmeric with 1/2 tsp of Majja Ghrita twice daily. Take once in the morning on an empty stomach and again around 2-3pm between meals. For treatment of Alzheimer’s, take an additional time (so three times daily), the last dosage being before bed.

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Turmeric: The Golden Root and its Powerful Health Benefits and Uses