Curcuma longa
What are the benefits of Turmeric Tea? Turmeric offers superior natural protection for your entire body. Studies show Turmeric provides help for joints and aids digestion with increased bile production. It stimulates protective mucous for the stomach and supports liver health. An all-around good tea!
Part Used - Dried rhizome
Description - Native to Southern Asia, Turmeric comes from a perennial plant with leaves that extend upwards of two feet. The root forms a yellow powder that stimulates and warms the salivary gland.
Properties and Uses - Due to its deep yellow color, Turmeric is often used as a clothing dye. Most of us may be familiar with it as a main ingredient in curry dishes. Recently it has become known for its ability to promote healthy digestion and comfortable joints.
Suggested Use - Create a tea or use in recipes calling for turmeric.
Loose Tea: Place one teaspoon in cup of boiling water. Allow to steep 3-5 minutes. Strain, serve, and enjoy. Steep time and amount of tea used can be adjusted to suit your taste.
Tea Bag: Place one tea bag in a cup of boiling water. Allow to steep 3-5 minutes.
Spice: Use according to your favorite recipe instructions.
The active constituent of Turmeric is known as curcumin. It has been shown to have a wide range of therapeutic actions. First, it is a strong antioxidant. Second, it reduces inflammation by lowering histamine levels and possibly by increasing production of natural cortisone by the adrenal glands. To read more, click here.
