KOMPAS.com – Turmeric, a spice that is often used as a natural dye, turns out to have many health benefits.
Apart from being used in various dishes and drinks, turmeric can also be made into boiled water which has extraordinary properties.
When combined with honey, the benefits of this drink are multiplied.
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Here are some of the benefits you can get from drinking turmeric boiled water mixed with honey:
1. Improve the immune system
Turmeric and honey both have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can strengthen the body’s immune system.
Consuming turmeric and honey boiled water helps the body be better prepared to fight attacks by bacteria and viruses that cause disease.
2. Lower cholesterol
The contents of turmeric and honey can also help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) levels. By lowering cholesterol, the risk of heart disease and stroke can be reduced.
3. Healthy lungs
Regularly consuming turmeric water is considered good for lung health. Turmeric has the potential to relieve symptoms of chronic lung disease and be an alternative treatment for asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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However, further research is still needed to confirm these benefits.
4. Maintain memory
Honey contains polyphenols which can improve brain function, especially in terms of memory.
The antioxidants in turmeric are also believed to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, which often causes memory decline in old age.
5. Good for people with diabetes
Turmeric is thought to be able to prevent increases in blood sugar and reduce the risk of diabetes complications, such as diabetic kidney disease.
Turmeric decoction is a drink to treat high blood sugarHowever, these benefits are still mostly based on animal research, and further research in humans is still needed. Honey can also be a healthier natural sweetener for diabetes sufferers.
6. Prevent cancer
The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of turmeric and honey play a role in preventing the growth of cancer cells.
However, if you have a history of certain diseases, it is important to consult a doctor before consuming turmeric water and honey as an additional treatment or supplement.
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That’s because the natural ingredients in turmeric can affect the effects of the medicine you are taking.
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