Golden (Turmeric) Milk for Boosting Immunity
Remember your grandmother’s magic recipe whenever you were feeling under the weather? The one you used to drink mimicking all the bad expressions and running around the house. The one that always worked and healed!
Turmeric Milk, aka Golden Milk (or Turmeric Latte), is an age-old Ayurvedic medicine in Indian households. Whether it’s a drop in the weather or dipped energy levels, turmeric milk is one precautionary drink advised by our elders. It is known to prevent the common cold, flu, infections, and even heal wounds, pains, and inflammations. Haldi milk is a tried-and-tested elixir for ailments and even boosts your immunity with proven health benefits.
The Magic Ingredient
Turmeric or curcumin is a flavoured yellow spice that is used either in the form of whole root or a powdered form in every Indian household. It is proved to have potent biological properties, making it an essential ingredient for Ayurvedic medicines as well as daily cooking. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is a rich source of antioxidants. It is used in Indian and Chinese traditional medicines for treating critical diseases of the liver, heart, arthritis, and cancer.
Ayurveda & Turmeric Milk
In Ayurvedic medicines, turmeric is a key ingredient for its multitude of health properties. More than a cure, it is used as preventive medicine for ailments. In traditional recipes, drinking Haldi with desi cow milk is prescribed for boosting the immune system. Pure A2 milk boiled with strands of raw turmeric, not only prevents flu infection but also improves brain functions and regulates blood flow. A popular healing concoction in ancient Indian households!
Benefits of Haldi A2 Milk
- Turmeric with A2 milk acts as an immunity booster as it is rich in antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. It fights infections and respiratory issues as well as treats the common cold and cough.
- Turmeric milk enhances the natural fighting power of the body, building its immunity by reducing free radicals in the body.
- It is rich in antioxidants which makes it potent for healing cell damage, from wounds to other more serious ailments.
- Turmeric milk is anti-inflammatory, hence helps arthritis patients in relieving pain and even increases bone strength, preventing joint pain.
- It also improves brain functions and is good for memory cells. Hence, children should be given Haldi with a2 milk for brain development.
- It also has antiseptic properties, against cuts, wounds, and infections.
- Haldi milk also improves heart health and is said to control blood sugar when consumed with cinnamon.
How to make Haldi milk at home
A: Take 4-5 shredded strands of raw turmeric and boil it well with pure A2 milk. Strain and add some sugar and a2 ghee as per needed for making some yummy golden milk or turmeric latte.
B: Warm some desi cow milk to a suitable drinking temperature and add a tablespoon of powdered turmeric to it. Mix well with some sugar and drink warm.