2 tbsp grated fresh ginger root
4 cups water
1 lemon
¼ honey
To prepare the tea, peel and grate the turmeric and the ginger root. Place in a soup pot and add water. Bring to mixture to a boil and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Then, juice the lemon and pour into the turmeric tea along with the Honey
This infusion can also be drunk at room temperature.
This tea will awaken your digestive fire. Digestive fire refers to the overall health and activity of your digestive system. If your digestive fire is stagnant or diminished, you’ll experience digestive problems such as constipation which leads to increased accumulations of toxins. When there’s accumulation of toxins, it will lead to different kinds of disease. Avoiding cold drinks, sweets, alcohol, caffeine and other liver exhausting substances such as eating too many proteins and carbohydrates, overeating and even lack of exercise will bring your digestive fire back.
Other benefits of turmeric tea:
Boost immunity by improving liver function
Cleanses and purifies the blood
Eases symptoms of coughs and colds
Improves circulation in the body
Improves skin complexion
Prevents internal bleed clotting
Protects liver tissue
Reduces bad cholesterol
Reduces inflammation – such as all types of arthritis and other inflammation
Stimulates secretion of bile which helps break down fat