THE ancient spice, ginger, and the perennial herbaceous plant, turmeric, both belong to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and possess numerous health benefits.
Although each is great to take alone, they’re even better together. No wonder their union has been flaunted as they prove to be a potent combination, specifically in cold-pressed immunity shots which have gained in popularity since the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Ginger has been known to boost the immune system, thus aiding the healing of seasonal coughs and colds.
Turmeric – Curcuma longa – has a long-standing history with Ayurveda and India as an anti-inflammatory. The powerful spice is known for its vibrant colour and unique flavour and for making one glow from the inside out.
In South Africa, retailers are not short of ginger-and-turmeric products, so if you’re thinking of stocking up as flu season approaches, here is a list of products and where to find them:
Closmeyer ginger and turmeric tea, Clicks, R45.99
Sir Fruit spicy turmeric shot, Dischem, R27.99
Ginger & Turmeric Infusions, Woolworths, R43.99
You can also make your own shot at home, which requires only a few ingredients.
Ingredients:
Ginger and turmeric roots
Lemon and pepper
Apple juice (optional)
Method:
1. Clean your organically grown turmeric and ginger well. You can peel the skin off if you desire.
2. Juice the turmeric.
3. Juice the ginger.
4. Juice the lemon after peeling the skin off or use lemon juice.
5. Mix everything and add the black pepper as it activates the benefits of the turmeric.
6. Store in little glass vials and keep refrigerated for up to seven days.
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