Golden Milk: An Ancient & Healing Remedy

Golden Milk: An Ancient & Healing Remedy

by Rosalee de la Forêt

Turmeric has been used for thousands of years for countless ailments. In recent years it has also caught the attention of western researchers and there are many studies touting its many benefits.

Some benefits include...

• Digestion and the liver (Ulcers, diverticulitis, flatulence, leaky gut)
• Heart heath (High blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol)
• Immune support (Cancer, colds and flu, bronchitis)
• Musculoskeletal strength and flexibility (Joint disorders, arthritis, pain)
• Nervous system (Pain, Alzheimer's)
• Wound healing and healthy skin (Eczema, psoriasis)
• Diabetes and Menstruation difficulties

Turmeric is pretty astonishing!

I learned this basic recipe from Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa and I often suggest it to my clients with a lot of success.

K.P. Khalsa has a new course coming out this week called Culinary Herbalism.

This recipe is in two parts. First we make the paste and then we’ll explore how to use it.

To make the turmeric paste you’ll need:

• 1/4 cup of turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 1/2 cup of water

Measure out the ingredients. The additional pepper makes the turmeric more bioavailable, meaning that you use less for better results. At these measurements the pepper is about 3% of the mixture.

 

 

Next add the powders and the water to a small sauce pan and mix well. Turn the heat to medium high and stir constantly until the mixture is a thick paste. This won’t take long!

Let this mixture cool and then keep it in a small jar in the fridge.

 

Now we’ll look at a variety of ways to use this mixture.

 Golden Milk

To make Golden Milk you’ll need...

• 1 cup of milk (or milk substitute if you don’t consume dairy)
• 1 teaspoon almond oil, ghee or olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon or more of turmeric paste
• honey to taste

Combine all the ingredients (except honey) in a saucepan and while stirring constantly heat the mixture until just before it boils.

Add honey to taste.

Other suggestions... this could be made into a smoothie. When blended it creates a beautifully foamy drink. Fruit could be added. Cinnamon can be sprinkled on top, etc. Experiment and enjoy!

Other options for turmeric paste

• Add a small dollop of the paste on top of crackers and cheese.
• Spread the paste on sandwich bread and continue with sandwich ingredients.

The best way to get our medicine is in our food.

Please check out this new course with K.P. Khalsa ALL ABOUT Culinary Herbalism. There is a video on making this recipe in the Culinary Herbalism course.

Comments

[Momarsha]

Just to give you an idea of how powerful turmeric, I began taking it yesterday. Overnight, the constant pain of Achilles tendinitis in my left ankle, which I have suffered with chronically for years, has been reduced to a mere slight discomfort. I got out of bed, and had to stand in shock to know that I could actually walk to the bathroom immediately, without agony, and without balance problems. OVERNIGHT this happened. WOW!

[Elena]

Is it safe to give turmeric to a 5-year old child ? Thank you.

[Kimberly (Thai Massage Boulder)]

I love Golden Milk! I'm a massage therapist, and have been experiencing some joint pain recently, but I've noticed quite an improvement since I began drinking Golden Milk. I drink it every night before bed, and it is a lovely and tasty way to end the day.

[Kay]

I just drank my first cup of Golden Milk! It is so good and comforting that I will make it part of my nightly ritual before going to bed.

Thanks for sharing the recipe!

[PatriSpain]

This is a lovely article and tip. I personally prefer cayenne with my turmeric...would this matter if I made this paste without the black pepper? I am assuming that cayenne offers the same bioavailability?

I will be trying this tonight with my oatmilk!

[AstroHerbalist]

Delicious - and Rosalee has GREAT recipes, thanks tons for sharing ways to enjoy this most amazing healing herb from the old world!!

[~ Sil in Corea]

I've been using turmeric to reduce cholesterol for 2 years now. Within the first 6 months, it brought my cholesterol down from 407 to 194. I took a teaspoon in a cup of hot water, but I will be trying the Golden Milk.
Thank you for the recipe! ~ Sil in Corea
P. S. I buy a 500 gram bottle from a restaurant supplier. It costs about $8.00.

[Cindi Nicholson]

Great recipe,I've been looking for ways to add tumeric into my diet to help my liver after going thru hepc treatments don't want to have to do those again. This was great!

[Judy Randall]

Thank you for this great recipe. I believe that food is our medicine also. Judy Randall

[Jack Dawes]

I don't know what happened to the post that asked if cayenne could be substituted for the black pepper but the answer is No. Black Pepper contains peperine and Cayenne does not. It is the peperine in black pepper that increases the availability of the curcumin which is the healing substance in the turmeric powder.

[Sheila Smith]

I have heard about the healing powers of tumeric but have not been able to find it in supermarkets. Where can I purchase it? What brand are you all using if you are taking it in supplement form?

[T T]

The only thing that help me to get rid of the unpleasant odor coming from PMS-ing is the turmeric! Did try to eat well but nothing is helping to get rid of the odor.
@sheila Smith... go to middle east store or Indian store near where you live...they have it in stock for nothing.

[JoAnn Melton]

Does turmeric in a capsule form work as well as this recipe? In a different recipe?

[Patty M.]

I can find a whole bag of turmeric for cheap at a local Indian food store. I had been wondering where to add it to get the benefits. Golden milk is perfect I have been loing for such a plan.

[Trish]

Here in Australia I have no trouble buying fresh turmeric at my greengrocer. A friend suggested I keep it in the freezer along with fresh ginger so they never go off and I can grate them on the ginger grater straight from the freezer. Works a treat and very easy. Lasts ages, too, and adds wonderful flavour to soups, a favourite being my homegrown French sorrel, celery, leek, garlic, ginger and turmeric.
Trish, Lavender Bay, Australia