Turmeric is a bright orange root used in Ayurveda. You can find it at health food stores.

Turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory and doesn’t have the side effects of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is also an excellent anti-oxidant and numerous studies have shown it’s anti-carcinogenic.

Increase the anti-inflammatory benefits by combining black pepper with turmeric (or curcumin).  The most effective ratio of turmeric to black pepper is 4:1 (4 parts curcumin to 1 part black pepper).

Check out the video on how to make Golden Milk with turmeric in my new Ayurvedic Hacks series, coming soon!