I’m a huge fan of both turmeric and honey as they offer a multitude of health benefits. Between raw Manuka honey & curcumin, the active compound found in turmeric— they contain powerful anti-inflammatory properties, are great for the skin, good for our digestive systems, rich in antioxidants, able to heal wounds & burns, boost our immunity, help with allergies and more.
I combined the two a while ago and have been loving adding to my ginger teas at night, but since this combi is very anti-inflammatory it works great when incorporated into many different things! Try out the following below:
– mix into smoothies
– baking
– create a moisturizing face mask
– blend with your favorite golden milk elixir
Check out my other tips for boosting your immune system during cold/flu season here.
Turmeric Honey
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup raw organic or Manuka honey
- 1/4-1/2 tsp turmeric spice
- few shakes black pepper
Instructions
- Combine and stir the honey and turmeric together in a small bowl.
- Add a few shakes of black pepper to help activate the curcumin (the compound responsible for the benefits in turmeric) in the turmeric and increase the bioavailability.
- Store in a small, covered glass container and keep in cool, dry place. Lasts for several months.
If I mix this into hot tea, earl grey for instance, will it still have the same effect? Thanks.
Best not to mix honey in hot tea. Warm is ok.
I have a 21 month old granddaughter that catches pretty much everything that comes along. Is this safe for her?
Yes it’s alright to give to kids above one year. Do not give to children below one year.
NO HONEY for any chid less than 2 years old, please!!!
I read you need 500- 1000 or like a minimum 3 tblsp tumeric to get enough to be effective was this information wrong?
I don’t have turmeric powder, Will it be OK if I break up capsules and take the powder out?
I made a paste of 1 tsp honey and 1/2 tsp turmeric, for my terrible cold. It’s working😎 my cough and runny nose is clearly up.
Great Idea. Just one word of caution about using the term “organic honey”. I’m an experienced bee keeper (8 years) and since bees can fly miles from a hive controlling where they collect nectar is impossible. There is really i no such thing as organic honey. I’ve only met one certified organic honey producer and they lived miles int eh bush in Northern Ontario.
Can I just place the mixture on a spoon and take it this way ? Thank you I just recieved my turmeric w/ curcumin from an Indian store So excited to try it
That’s why one of my friends put honey on his face every night. Now I realized that it’s good for the skin.
I’m currently being investigated by rheumatology and my GP to eliminate different reasons for my pains. ATM polymyalgia rheumatatica?
I can only describe the pain as in!! In my thighs,hips, ankles, shoulders and finger joints….
I’m a great one for fennel and camomile tea, I don’t drink or smoke, I recently got a steroid injection which worked for about 7 weeks, but I gained over a stone a now have cellulite in my legs and bum, which I never had in my lifetime, very depressing 😪
My friend makes his own honey, would this be okay?
ANY help is appreciated great. Many thanks. Charlotte Adair
Looks good but how much do I take per day??
I’d stick to 1 tbsp per day 🙂
when sick:
-1st day half teaspoon every hour
-2nd day half teaspoon every 2 hours
-3rd day half teaspoon 3 times per day