Turmeric Milk

Earlier this year, I had a mild cough. It was not bothering too much but it was annoying. I tried several over-the-counter cough syrups, which helped but never completely cured it. I tried rubbing medicated chest rubs, which helped but did not completely fixed it.

So I started drinking turmeric milk every night and dropped taking any medication. After three weeks, my cough was completely gone.

What is turmeric milk? I take a cup of milk and warm it in the microwave for a minute. Then I add 1/2 of a teaspoon of turmeric powder in the milk and thoroughly mix it. I have seen some people adding only 1/4 of a teaspoon in the milk. I suggest getting good quality turmeric powder from a South Asian (Indian/Pakistani) grocery store. I did not stop drinking the turmeric milk after my nagging cough was gone. Instead, I have made it a part of my daily routine. Turmeric is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and it helps improve the immune system.