Remedy
Cough & Cold shelfTurmeric Milk (Golden Milk)
At first sign of cold, during winter, when feeling run down.
From the household notebook
“Beta, yeh doodh peelo. Ab duniya isko 'golden milk' kehti hai — humne 50 saal se piya hai!”
Dadima’s tip: Kali mirch zaroor daalo — bina pepper ke haldi 20 guna kam kaam karti hai.
You will need
Ingredients
haldi (turmeric)
1/2 tspSubstitute fresh turmeric grated
Availability Available abroad
doodh (milk)
1 cupSubstitute almond/oat milk
Availability Available abroad
kali mirch (black pepper)
pinchAvailability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Heat milk, add turmeric and pepper
- Simmer 3-4 minutes
- Add honey when cooled
- Drink warm
Works best for
common coldrunny nosebody acheslow immunity
Dosage
One cup before bed
When not to use
Avoid if you have gallstones or are on blood thinners in excess.