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22 Amazing Ways That Turmeric Can Make Life Easier

November 9, 2020 by Robin 8 Comments

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Turmeric is traditionally used as a spice in some of your favorite recipes, but it can do so much more than just flavor your food. It can be used in your beauty routine, it can be used as a natural dye, it can be used to solve minor health issues and it makes a delicious tea.

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Traditionally turmeric is used as a spice, but over the years many other uses have been discovered. It’s been used as a natural dye, solving minor health and beauty issues and for brewing a delicious tea.

Turmeric is one of those spices that you may have in your cupboard if you’ve ever made your own mustard, relish, or pickles. If you don’t have it, you may want to add this one, it’s amazing stuff.

Turmeric is often used for its rich golden yellow color and as a bittersweet flavor enhancer in many recipes. Besides the beautiful color and flavor, turmeric can be used to solve everyday problems. In fact, we came up with 22 problem solvers for using this under utilized spice.

HOW TO USE TURMERIC TO MAKE LIFE EASIER

Arthritis – to ease pain, drink a glass of turmeric tea 2-4 times a day (recipe below).

Bug Bites – to soothe itching, apply a paste made from turmeric and Aloe Vera.

Burns– to soothe, apply a paste made from turmeric and Aloe Vera.

Cuts – to disinfect and speed up healing, apply a paste made of turmeric and water to the wound.

Depression – to treat, drink turmeric tea throughout the day (recipe below).

Insomnia – to improve sleep, drink a glass of turmeric tea before bed (recipe below).

Poison Ivy – to soothe the itching, apply a paste made from turmeric and Aloe Vera.

Sprains – to treat, make a paste using 2 parts turmeric, 1 part salt and water. Spread the paste on the affected area and wrap. Apply once a day for an hour.

Swimmer’s Ear – to treat, warm a garlic clove and a little turmeric in olive oil. While the oil is still warm place a few drops in your ear. Allow it to remain in the ear for 3-5 minutes before flushing.

Upset Stomach – to settle, drink a glass of turmeric tea (recipe below).

Acne – to control, clean skin with a paste made from turmeric and honey.

Bronzer – to make your own, apply a paste made from turmeric and black tea.

Dandruff – to control, massage your scalp with a mixture of olive oil and turmeric. Leave the mixture on your hair for 15-20 before washing.

Dry Skin – to heal and soften, apply a paste of castor oil and turmeric. Allow it to remain on the skin for 15 minutes before rinsing.

Foundation – to make your own, add a little turmeric your moisturizer.

Hair Loss – to control, massage your scalp with a mixture of olive oil and turmeric. Leave the mixture on your hair for 15-20 before washing.

Scalp – to control itching, massage your scalp with a mixture of olive oil and turmeric. Leave the mixture on your hair for 15-20 before washing.

Skin Tone – to even out, mix a little turmeric in with your face wash.

Teeth – to brighten, sprinkle your toothpaste with a little turmeric.

Dye – to make your own, boil 3 tablespoons of turmeric in 2 quarts of water. Let in simmer for 30-45 minutes before dying fabric.

Eggs – to color for Easter, boil water, vinegar and a little turmeric for 15-20 minutes. Let it cool, strain and pour into cups for dipping.

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Turmeric Tea

A delicious, healthy, keto, low-carb, immune boosting tea, that's super easy to make.
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: iced tea, immune boosting tea, turmeric, turmeric tea
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 2kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • honey or ginger (optional)

Instructions

  • Using an infuser, steep the turmeric in boiling water for 10 minutes.
  • Add honey and/or ginger to flavor (optional).

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originally posted 11/11/2013 – images and templated updated

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Comments

  1. Shaffer Sisters says

    November 11, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    That is so cool. The only one besides cooking that I had heard about was dyeing fabric. Thanks for the list.
    With Love,
    Al @ Shaffer Sisters

    Reply
  2. Michele Reynolds says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    Tumeric is amazing! I read it was shown in clinical studies to cure some cancers:) Love your posts. Pinned:)

    Reply
  3. Mifser Al Dossary says

    November 16, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Yes, it cures colon cancer

    Reply
  4. Lynette says

    September 6, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Turmeric is a natural anti inflammatory, all ailments in the body starts with inflammation. Famous actress wrote a book interviewing doctors, that’s the first time I read about it. I take it every day.

    Reply
    • Robin says

      September 7, 2015 at 5:18 pm

      We use turmeric everyday as well, my husband swears by it for joint aches and pains.

      Reply
  5. MARIE MOODY aka XmasDolly says

    November 25, 2020 at 11:40 am

    Well, that’s different. You have a lot of suggestions don’t you. I think I want to try the thinning hair one because getting older I’m losing my hair quickly…. not good. I was going to go to a doctor to find out why at least, but I think I’ll try this first. Thanks for the info & HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

    Reply
  6. Laurie says

    December 7, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    Well I learned several new things here. I knew it was good for inflammation, but had no idea that turmeric was helpful for insomnia and depression! Really good to know.

    Thanks for sharing at the Homestead Blog Hop!

    Blessings,
    Laurie

    Reply
    • Robin says

      December 8, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      I’m happy that I was able to share something that’s useful.

      Reply

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