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Health Benefits Of Turmeric Milk

Turmeric is one of the most commonly used spices in Indian cuisine. It is not just used to add colour and flavour to the dishes but also consumed to get its numerous health benefits. Turmeric is one spice that is very healthy for the body. It is even used to treat various skin problems.

One of the ways to consume turmeric is with milk. You must have heard about the medicinal benefits of turmeric milk. It is one home remedy that works wonders for treating different types of health issues. Turmeric milk for example is consumed to get rid of arthritis pain. It is also consumed to treat a sore throat and cold.

Turmeric milk can be used as a home remedy to treat small to major health conditions. Both turmeric and milk have antibiotic properties which makes it a healthy drink. It is a traditional grandma's remedy to treat body pain, fever, fatigue etc. Even pregnant women can drink turmeric milk for easy delivery, lactation and for faster contractions of ovaries.

How to prepare turmeric milk?

  • Boil milk in a pan.
  • Add a pinch of turmeric powder and mix well. You can even ground turmeric into a fine powder and add it.
  • Boil for 15 minutes.
  • Strain out and serve it hot or cold.
  • Here are the health benefits of drinking turmeric milk.

Health Benefits Of Drinking Turmeric Milk:

Respiratory Problems

Respiratory Problems

The turmeric milk is known to treat respiratory problems like asthma, bronchitis, lung congestion and sinus. Turmeric has anti-microbial which attacks bacterial infections and viral infections.

Cancer

Cancer

Turmeric milk benefits the health as it stops the growth of breast, skin, lung, prostate, and colon cancer due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Induces Sleep

Induces Sleep

Turmeric milk has amino acid, tryptophan which helps you get a peaceful and deep sleep.

 Cold & Cough

Cold & Cough

The antiviral and antibacterial properties makes it the best home remedy to treat cold and cough.

Arthritis

Arthritis

Turmeric milk provides relief from arthritis pain and also improves flexibility of the joints and muscles.

Pain Relief

Pain Relief

Different types of pain can be reduced by having turmeric milk. Most commonly body pain and ear pain are treated with turmeric milk.

Free Radicals

Free Radicals

The antioxidants in turmeric milk prevents the damage caused by free radicals in the body.

Blood Purifier

Blood Purifier

Turmeric milk is an Ayurvedic remedy to purify blood naturally. It revitalise and boost blood circulation in the body. This healthy drink also thins the blood which cleanses the lymphatic system and blood vessels from impurities.

Detox Liver

Detox Liver

Turmeric milk is a natural liver detoxifier which makes it a healthy drink for the diet.

Strong Bones

Strong Bones

Milk being rich in calcium is good to get strong and healthy bones.

Digestion

Digestion

Turmeric milk is a healthy drink for stomach and digestion. The milk treats ulcers, diarrhoea and indigestion.

 Soothes Cramps

Soothes Cramps

Menstrual cramps can be very painful. Turmeric milk provides relief from pain which includes menstrual cramps.

 Weight Loss

Weight Loss

Turmeric milk if served hot helps in burning fat deposits from the body. You can have this healthy drink to lose weight without much worry. Moreover, calcium and other minerals in milk will keep you healthy and strong during weight loss.

Story first published: Friday, October 25, 2013, 13:49 [IST]
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