111 Moods of Herbal Tea — Day 52, Turmeric Root

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From one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Turmeric Root conceals under its rustic appearance the gold of legends. Oh, that we could savor the rich benefits of Turmeric tea at the balconies of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon…

The health benefits of Turmeric Root are so widely spread that it has become the star ingredient for face masks, hair masks, herbal supplements, juices, teeth whitening pastes, and — of course — seasonings. Any Nani in India will tell you that to withdraw Turmeric from your diet is to invoke death.

In fact, as a way to protect women after childbirth, the new mother drinks warm milk with a Turmeric, ginger, and honey paste for forty days.

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Why not try incorporating a rich source of life into your daily diet? The benefits of Turmeric Root tea are easy for your body to absorb:

• Reduce hay fever symptoms
• Boost mood
• Lower bad cholesterol levels
• Prevent fat build-up in the liver
• Support joint health
• Treat kidney diseases
• Enhance skin health
• Improve memory
• Boost focus
• Treat respiratory ailments
• Regulate iron levels in the bloodstream
• Reduce inflammation
• Regulate blood sugar levels
• Cure gingivitis
• Support digestive health
• Relieve menopause symptoms
• Ease menstruation symptoms
• Prevent mouth sores
• Treat psoriasis
• Eliminate dandruff
• Reduce stress levels
• Heal wounds and bruises
• Treat ringworm
• Stop a headache
• Support a healthy pregnancy
• Speed up recovery after childbirth (1)

Inhale deeply the steam from this Turmeric Root tea recipe as you let your mind wander through magnificent floating gardens:

1/4 teaspoon of Turmeric Root powder

1 inch piece of fresh ginger

1 clove

1 teaspoon of honey

1 cup of water or coconut milk

1. Pour boiling water or coconut milk over the Turmeric, ginger, and clove
2. Steep for 15 minutes
3. Strain and stir in the honey
4. Serve warm

To roaming wonders,

Valeria Paz

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Sources:

1. Prasad S, Aggarwal BB. Turmeric, the Golden Spice: From Traditional Medicine to Modern Medicine. In: Benzie IFF, Wachtel-Galor S, editors. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2011. Chapter 13. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92752/