Turmeric root, one of my most beloved herbs, is one of the most celebrated and widely used herbs in Ayurveda and is steadily becoming more popular here in the West.  With its wide variety of uses, delicious flavor, and plethora of health benefits, it is no surprise this vibrant spice is so adored.  In fact, there is not a day that goes by that I do not take a decent dose of turmeric myself.  I use it in my smoothies, add it to ALL of my meals (yes, even my breakfast porridge), drink Golden Milk regularly, use it in my herbal teas, and take it in my daily herbal formula.  Keep reading to find out why this golden root should be in everyone’s kitchen and medicine cabinet!

Health Benefits of Turmeric

• Cleanses the liver and the blood
• Increases the digestive fire
• Burns toxins
• Increases circulation
• Prevents Alzheimer’s
• Great for skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis
• Beautifies the complexion
• Regulates 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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How to Use Turmeric

1. For liver and blood detoxification:

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

Alternatively, take 3 to 5 dropper-fulls of Love Your Liver Tincture in ½ cup of warm water before each meal.

2. For beautifying the complexion:

Ingredients:

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

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.   

3. For balancing blood sugar levels:

Mix 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon of shardunika (aka gurmar), and 1/4 teaspoon of karella (aka bitter melon) 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 teaspoon of turmeric with 1 teaspoon of Majja Ghrita twice daily.  Take once in the morning on an empty stomach and again around 2-3 pm 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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