SUPER SPICE

More than just a spice, turmeric is a powerful healer that works as natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and liver detoxifier. The bright yellowish orange spice is a member of the ginger family, commonly seen in curry recipes and has a bitter, earthy flavor.
The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, an antioxidant. While turmeric can be used freely in cooking, there are a variety of other ways to get the advantage of its health benefits.

• Burns: Mix 1 tsp of turmeric with 1 tsp of aloe and rub it on the burn.
• Skin irritations: To treat acne, eczema or other skin inflammations, add a few tablespoons of turmeric to a bowl of milk and mix it into a paste. Spread the paste on the area to be treated, let it dry for 30 minutes then wash it off. Use liquid toner to remove any color left behind. 
• Digestion: Balance digestion by spooning turmeric into yogurt after a meal.
• General Wellness and Longevity: In Okinawa, Japan, where the islanders have the world’s longest average lifespan, they drink a lot of turmeric tea. Brew some yourself on a regular basis using this recipe by Dr. Weil: boil four cups of water, add 1 tsp of ground turmeric and simmer 10 minutes. Strain the tea through a sieve and add honey or lemon.
• Sore throat: Stir a half teaspoon of turmeric into milk of choice (cow’s, goat’s soy, rice, hemp, almond or coconut) heated over low heat. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger or other spice to taste and a touch of raw honey. Drink it down to soothe a sore throat.