Turmeric as a remedy for a sore throat

A nice hot cup of 'Haldi Doodh'

Tuemeric is probably the most commonly used ingredient in home remedies. Be it as paste to apply over cuts and burns, or as an ingredient in any common 'kashayam' - medicinal drink made with boiled herbs and spices. It is a potent antiseptic and has many therapeutic uses.

These days, I have been battling tonsilitis. For relief from throat ache and cough, I have been taking milk with turmeric in it. Needless to say it works wonders. Here goes a quick account of how this is done -

Turmeric in Milk for Sore throats

* Take a glass of warm boiled milk
* Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder and 2 pinches of black pepper powder and stir it in
* This is best taken without sugar, but for taste, a pinch of sugar, preferably brown, may be added.
* This soothes the throat best when taken hot or at least warm.