9 Benefits of honey and turmeric for health
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Turmeric and honey are rich in vitamins and nutrients that are good for health. This is a series of honey and turmeric benefits for health when consumed regularly.
The people of this homeland must be familiar with turmeric and honey. Understandably, turmeric is a spice that is used as a spice in cooking to make herbal medicine.
Meanwhile, coconut honey is consumed as a sweetener for drinks. Not a few people also deliberately consume honey to increase stamina and endurance.
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Turmeric and honey both have many good health benefits.
So, what if turmeric and honey are combined?
Of course, the benefits are very good for the body, especially during an outbreak like this time.
As a natural ingredient, both turmeric and honey are believed to help increase endurance, lower cholesterol, and even prevent cancer.
Here are some of the benefits of drinking turmeric and honey which is a pity to miss.
1. Increase the immune system
One of the benefits of drinking turmeric and honey that we can get is an increase in the immune system. Because, both turmeric and honey have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
These properties will help the body be better prepared for the attacks of various disease causes ranging from bacteria to viruses.
2. Lower cholesterol
Turmeric and honey can also help reduce levels of bad cholesterol or LDL in the body. High cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
3. Healthy lungs
Regularly consuming turmeric is also considered good for lung health. This herb is said to have the potential to relieve symptoms of chronic lung disease.
In fact, according to research, turmeric can also be used as an alternative treatment for asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Even so, further research is still needed to ascertain the benefits of drinking this one turmeric.
4. Maintain memory
Honey contains polyphenols which can significantly help improve brain function related to memory.
Meanwhile, the antioxidants found in turmeric prevent Alzheimer’s disease. This disease is one of the most common degenerative diseases and makes sufferers senile.
5. Good for people with diabetes
The benefits of drinking turmeric and honey for people with diabetes are equally good.
Turmeric is considered to help prevent an increase in blood sugar and reduce the risk of diabetes complications such as diabetic nephropathy or diabetic kidney disease.
However, the role of turmeric has only been obtained from research using test animals. Until now, clinical research in humans still needs to be done.
Meanwhile, honey can be a slightly healthier alternative to sweeteners than sugar.
6. Relieves inflammation
Both turmeric and honey contain anti-inflammatory ingredients that are healthy for the body.
The anti-inflammatory content in turmeric is even said to be an alternative to anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen. However, more research needs to be done.
Some inflammatory conditions in the body that turmeric thinks can be relieved include rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and inflammation of the pancreas.
7. Maintain healthy skin
The antioxidant content in turmeric can help protect the skin from exposure to excess free radicals. Free radicals are one of the causes of premature aging of the skin.
8. Helps relieve cough
You can also give your child a mixture of turmeric and honey to increase the body’s defense system as well as relieve coughs.
In a study conducted on 300 children aged 1-5 years, honey was shown to relieve coughs that attack at night, thereby helping improve the quality of sleep for these children.
9. Prevent cancer
The last benefit of drinking turmeric and honey is to prevent cancer. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of both of them play a big role in getting this one property.
Although natural, turmeric and honey can still trigger allergies for some people. So, you still need to be careful in consuming it.
If you have a history of certain diseases, be sure to consult your doctor first if you want to consume a mixture of turmeric and honey as a medicine or a supplement.
Because, these ingredients can interfere with the work of the drug that you are regularly taking.
How to make turmeric and honey drinks
For those who want to try to start drinking turmeric and honey regularly, here are some recipes that you can try.
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- 2 teaspoons powdered or grated turmeric
- One teaspoon honey
- Enough water
How to make
Boil the water until it boils, the amount of water can be adjusted according to taste, you want it to be thin or slightly concentrated. Mix turmeric and boil for about 10 minutes.
Strain the turmeric cooking water and put it in a glass. Mix honey and mix well. If you want extra flavor, you can add lemon, lime, or ginger juice.
The benefits of drinking turmeric and honey above do look tantalizing. However, you also need to remember that a mixture of the two is not the only way to increase immunity or cure disease.
Continue to live a healthy lifestyle by always maintaining cleanliness, diligently washing hands, wearing masks, eating nutritious foods, and exercising regularly.
If you are sick, don’t hesitate to get checked out or consult a doctor. (Wisnubrata)
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