Tumeric Herb

Turmeric is a perennial plant in the Ginger family and is used as a spice though out the world but is native to the tropical region of South Asia. The plant is cultivated for its stem and is reseeded from some of the stems. The stem is boiled for several hours and then is dried in hot ovens to be ground into a powder. The Turmeric powder will then have an orange-yellow color and a peppery taste that is popular in many cuisines.

Turmeric powder is used as a spice, a dye and medicinally and even as a food additive to protect the food from sunlight. It is Turmeric powder that gives the yellow color to mustard and the main ingredient in most curry powders. Turmeric powder is even used in cosmetics and is said to make the skin soft and smooth and gives a healthy glow to fair skin. Turmeric is an ingredient in the traditional bathing ritual of Indian marriages.

Tumeric Tea

Turmeric is an essential ingredient in Golden Milk tea; prepared by stirring together 2 tablespoons powdered Turmeric and � cup of water in a sauce pan and then simmer them together until thick. Using � to 1 teaspoon of the paste add to 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon almond oil and honey for flavor and heat all together whisking to mix.

Tumeric Uses & Herbal Remedies

Turmeric is used in Ayurvedic medicine and is thought to have many medicinal properties including being used still today as an antiseptic and is applied to scrapes, cuts and burns.

Turmeric is becoming a popular medicinal herb in Western medicine and is being researched for use in treating pancreatic cancer, Alzheimer�s disease and colon cancer.

Turmeric powder when mixed with a cream base is said to be an effective treatment for psoriasis.

Golden Milk tea, made from Turmeric is said to be helpful in treating bone and joint health.

Tumeric Cautions

Large doses of Turmeric should not be used if you have gall stones or are pregnant.