Ever since coronavirus took the world by storm a few major changes have taken place in our lifestyles, and perspectives. One of the biggest changes is that people have started to take their immune system seriously and as a result increased consumption of the food items which improve our immunity. The sales of Indian spices like turmeric and ginger also increased a lot due to their immense health benefits including their potency as immune boosters. People across the globe were using honey and turmeric to get rid of cough and cold. 

So in case you have a cough, you can also opt for a healthy concoction at home. Instead stay at home and try this simple concoction of turmeric and honey for cough. 

But before that let’s get to know more about turmeric and its therapeutic properties. 

Turmeric, The Ayurvedic Spice

Turmeric is a spice native to Indian subcontinent that is widely used across the globe for a wide range of culinary, medicinal, therapeutic and industrial applications. Turmeric has been used in India as a medicine for thousands of years. Ayurveda ascribes a lot of importance to turmeric for fighting skin related issues, mood alleviation and many other medical problems.

The primary bioactive compound of turmeric is curcumin which is scientifically proven to have antioxidant, anti inflammatory, antimicrobial properties. Due to these properties it has a wide range of applications in skin care, healing wounds, and promoting overall well being. 

In fact turmeric has been found to be effective in preventing and treating cancer as well. The anticancer potential of curcumin stems from its ability to suppress proliferation of a wide variety of tumour cells. The best part about turmeric is that it is not toxic even at high doses.

Honey, The Nourishing Sweetener

The medicinal importance of honey has been documented in the world’s oldest medical literature, and since ancient times it has been an intrinsic part of Ayurvedic treatment as well. It has been known to possess antimicrobial property as well as wound-healing activity. 

The healing property of honey is due to the fact that it offers antibacterial activity, maintains a moist wound condition, and its high viscosity helps to provide a protective barrier to prevent infection. Its immunomodulatory property is relevant to wound repair too. 

So it is no wonder that honey and turmeric as a combination is a potent form of homemade, herbal remedy. 

Turmeric and Honey for Cough

Ingredients

• 2 tsp honey 
• 1 tsp turmeric 

Method of Preparation

• Take a bowl, add honey and turmeric powder. 
• Mix them well to make a smooth paste. 
• Take ½ tsp three to four times a day. 

There is another way of taking honey and turmeric for treating cough by preparing Turmeric and Honey Tea. 

Honey and Turmeric Tea  

Ingredients

• 2 tsp honey 
• 1 tsp turmeric 
• 1 tsp lemon juice 
• 4 cups of water

Method of Preparation

• Boil the water.
• Add 1 tsp of turmeric. 
• Mix well and then strain 
• Add lemon juice and honey and mix well. 
• Now drink. 

You can drink this turmeric tea infused with lemon and honey two to three times a day. It would really help you ease the symptoms of the cough and eventually get rid of it. 

Honey and turmeric are considered effective in fighting cold. Just make sure that you use authentic and organic honey and turmeric before using their combination for treating cold. Because unless the ingredients are authentic, organic, and free from toxins they are likely to cause more damage than good.

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