KOMPAS.com – Turmeric, with its main active ingredient curcumin, has been used for thousands of years as a spice and herbal medicine.
Many studies show the health benefits of turmeric, such as its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Curcumin also has the potential to improve brain health by stimulating proteins that support brain function as well as protecting the heart through improving endothelium function.
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In addition, curcumin can help fight cancer by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and their spread. Curcumin’s anti-inflammatory properties are also beneficial for arthritis and depression patients, reducing symptoms by increasing brain neurotransmitters.
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin can support healthy aging and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Turmeric has potential as a natural anti-aging supplement, especially when consumed with substances such as piperine from black pepper to increase its absorption.
Turmeric tea recipe
One way to get the health benefits of turmeric is to make turmeric tea.
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This warm drink is of course suitable for consumption during the rainy or transition season which is usually prone to the spread of disease.
The following is a turmeric tea recipe, reported from BBC Good Food:
Ingredients:
- 3 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small orange, remove the skin
- Honey or agave to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
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1. Boil 500 ml of water until it boils.
2. Put the turmeric, grated ginger and orange peel into a heat-resistant teapot or container.
3. Pour boiling water into a teapot or container, then let the tea steep and infuse for approximately 5 minutes.
4. Strain the tea using a tea strainer into two cups.
5. Add lemon slices and sweetener such as honey or agave to taste.
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