Turmeric is used as a main ingredient in Indian recipes and as Ayurvedic medicine for many thousand years.Turmeric has benefited a lot for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.The mixture of turmeric and milk with desirable sugar is called the Turmeric Milk.So here are some benefits of Turmeric when used in milk-
Relieves Swelling and Pain
In Ayurveda it is also known as Natural Aspirin because it is used to relieve swelling and pain caused due to headache and wounds.
Heals Cuts and Wounds
Its anti-bacterial property helps in healing small cuts and wounds.It stops the blood flow by aiding with blood clotting which prevents infection and quickly heals the wound.
Joint Pains
As we all know milk is a rich natural source of calcium it strengthens the bones.When combined with turmeric it provides additional benefit to get healthy bones. Turmeric milk is advised to the arthritis patients and helps to fight joint pains.
Cures Cough and Cold
One of the key benefit known, it has the capacity to cure normal cough and cold without taking any other medication. So it is prefered as the first and foremost treatment.Its regular intake decreases the recurrence of cough/cold.
Diarrhoea
Turmeric Milk can even treat diarrhoea and indigestion. But for this,low fat milk should be used.The high fat milk can aggravate diarrhoea.
For Face
The turmeric milk fights the free radicals that damage the skin and makes it lose its glow and elasticity. It is a soothing lotion that reduces the redness of the skin.
Soothes Sore Throat
A glassful of hot turmeric milk taken in sips at night will soothe aching sore throat and feverishness.
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