Golden Milk (revised) w/variation

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Golden Milk

 

Golden Milk is a drink, which is a great help for stiff joints as it is

an anti-inflammatory, and is a

source of lubrication for the system. This is the recipe used by

practitioners of yoga who have creaking joints, lots of cracking, and

pain in the knees and back from sitting in a cross-legged position. It

is also really great for those who simply have a need for a deep,

healing sleep. Your sleep may be so rejuvenating that your voice may be

deeper and more resonant in the morning. The turmeric is good for many

ailments including liver trouble.

It is prepared in two parts:

 

(1) Prepare a golden yellow turmeric paste by taking a 2.5 to 3 TBs of

turmeric powder to 1 cup of pure water and simmer on low heat for 8

minutes. It

will form a thick paste. There is an important reaction that takes place

at 8 minutes. This will keep for 2 weeks in a jar in the refrigerator.

 

(2) After the paste is made, once daily for 40 days, for each cup

of Golden Milk you want, blend together

 

1 cup of raw milk (almond milk is a good substitute)

1 teaspoon of almond oil (best), sesame or any vegetable oil,

1/4 to 1 teaspoon, or more, of the turmeric paste as prepared above and

then add honey to taste at the very end.

 

While stirring on a low heat, bring the milk just to the boiling point.

Remove from heat and add honey.

Optional: The mixture may be then blended in an electric blender to make a

beautiful foamy drink. I recommend serving with a little cinnamon and/or

a few dashes of nutmeg. Pretend you're at Starbucks.

 

Variation: from the Earth Clinic Website:

Gurudev Kaur Khalsa, a Sat Nam Rasayan healer and Kundalini Yoga teacher

in Los Angeles sent us this Ayurvedic tea for lubricating the joints.

Gurudev tells us that the almond oil is a very important part of this

recipe. Turmeric is called "the internal healer" in Ayurveda. Turmeric

is also a blood purifier and is best known for its ability to help the

female reproductive organs. Some research indicates that turmeric may be

of value in preventing diabetes and cancer.

 

1/8 teaspoon turmeric, 3 cardamom pods (optional), 1/4 cup water. Simmer

5 to 7minutes, then add : 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons almond oil (cold

pressed). Bring just to the boiling point (but do not boil). Add honey

or maple syrup to taste. Sip slowly as a hot tea.

One benefit of cardamom is it lessens the effects of the lactose for

those with intolerance for it.

Also, as good as maple syrup tastes it is honey that is the more potent

ingredient and will yield greater benefits.

 

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Thanks for that recipe !

 

Would you have any topical remedies for insect bites, especially spiders?

 

regards, Nue

 

 

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