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title: "Turmeric Milk: An Anti-Inflammatory Remedy"
date: 2009-06-18T13:15:55Z
modified: 2024-11-19T04:34:33Z
permalink: "https://elizabethyarnell.com/turmeric-milk-anti-inflammatory/"
type: post
status: publish
excerpt: ""
wpid: 1011
categories:
  - Living Naturally
  - Multiple Sclerosis
  - Natural Remedies
  - Recipes
tags:
  - agave nectar
  - almond milk
  - anti-inflammatory
  - arun shanbhag
  - turmeric
author: Elizabeth
---

I’ve written about the [anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric](http://elizabethyarnell.com/taj-mahal-soup/ "turmeric in soup") here before, and about how I will take a tablespoon or more of [high quality turmeric](http://savoryspiceshop.com/spices/turmeric.html "high quality turmeric") when I suspect a flare up of multiple sclerosis may be coming — with good results!

The problem is that turmeric can be overpowering and hence difficult to get down in great quantities. Sometimes I put it in food, as in this recipe for [Taj Mahal soup](http://elizabethyarnell.com/taj-mahal-soup/ "taj mahal soup recipe with turmeric"), and sometimes I’ve simply mixed it with hot water to make a pretty nasty brew.

So I was excited to come across this great recipe for preparing [turmeric in milk](http://arunshanbhag.com/2009/06/05/turmeric-milk/ "turmeric milk") posted by [Arun Shanbhag](http://www.arunshanbhag.com "arun shanbhag"). Adding ginger gives it an extra anti-bacterial boost, and probably better flavor, too.

Looking at it, I’m likely to use soy or almond milk rather than real milk and [agave nectar](http://www.effortlesseating.com/2009/05/agave-a-delicious-natural-sweetener/ "agave nectar sugar substitute") for my sweetener when I next feel the need to try this recipe. But I have no doubt that this will be the tastiest way I’ve ever taken my turmeric! Thanks, Arun!

\*Be sure to check out my [recipe for turmeric milk, a.k.a. golden milk](https://elizabethyarnell.com/natures-anti-inflammatory-spice-turmeric/).\*