Most people use Turmeric as a seasoning for curries and sauces. It is a rhizomatous herb perennial plant of the ginger family which is native to Southeast Asia.
Turmeric was been recognized for its traditional use in Asia for thousands of years and is a major part of Ayurveda-Siddha medicine, Unani, and also as a traditional Chinese medicine. It was used as a coloring dye at first then later found its way on medicine.
The rhizomes are boiled and dried in hot ovens for about 30–45 minutes which then are grounded into a deep-orange-yellow powder.
Turmeric is one of the essential ingredients in many Asian dishes. But did you know that it can be also made as a tea? It is also a traditional medicine because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric tea has a lot of nutritional benefits and is easy to be made.
Turmeric Tea Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
1/2 cup of lemon fruit extract
Organic Honey
Warm water
How to make Turmeric Tea
Mix the lemon fruit extract with organic honey into a cup of hot water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric then mix it thoroughly.
Turmeric tea is one traditional form of using turmeric. It has a unique but refreshing flavor. Making it as a tea is also a great method to obtain the following health advantages of turmeric.
Health Benefits of Turmeric Tea:
Regulates blood glucose level
It promotes the production of insulin in the body to prevent the increase in blood glucose level.
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant content
It has cur-cumin which prevents chronic inflammation and joint swelling such as arthritis. It promotes pain relief of the symptoms of arthritis. It also contains antioxidant which prevents infective diseases and cellular damage.
Prevents Cardiac Condition
It prevents plaque formation in the blood vessels and helps to decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Decrease The Risk In Having Cancer
It decreases the growth and development of tumor cells with regular intake. It was considered as an effective anti-carcinogen substance which aids in limiting the risk of cancer by the National Cancer Institute because of its cur-cumin content.
Boosts Immune System Functions
It enhances the immune system because of its medicinal properties against infective diseases such as colds and fever.
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