It’s essential to consult a registered herbalist because herbs are powerful and need to be prescribed accordingly to fit your constitution and to prevent interactions with prescribed medications.
Turmeric is fat soluble which means that to absorb it’s anti inflammatory properties it must be taken with milk, yogurt or oil. Traditionally a warm drink of powdered turmeric, black pepper and milk is mixed, or the powdered root is cooked with ghee.
Recipe for Turmeric Tonic:
Mix one teaspoon of turmeric powder with warm milk of your choice, cow, nut or coconut. Sprinkle in some black pepper to maximise it’s health benefits and sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired.
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