What is the benefit of cinnamon,ginger,garlic,honey,lemon,and turmeric?
cinnamon,ginger,garlic,honey,lemon,and turmeric are all natural ingredients that have been used for centuries in traditional medicine and cooking around the world.
In SRILANKA, Herbal drink are a vital part of Ayurvedic and traditional medicine, with ingredients like CINNAMON,GINGER,GARLIC,HONEY,LEMON and TURMERIC used both individually and in combination.
common combinations in HERBAL DRINKS In Sri Lanka, these in ingredients are often combined in Herbal decoctions (kashayam/Kashaya)
Here is a simple and clear list of the benefits of each ingredient- cinnamon,ginger,garlic,honey,lemon,and turmeric – and how they can help in your health!….
Cultural Use
- Drunk early morning or before meals
- Used in traditional medicine(Ayurveda and Deshiya Chikitsa)
- Widely consumed during cold/flu seasons and for detox.
1.CINNAMON (Kurundu)
- Controls blood sugar – helpful of diabetes
- improves heart health-lowers cholesterol
- Anti-inflammatory-good for arthritis
- Antibacterial & antifungal– fights infections
- improves brain funtction-boosts memoery
Common Use:
- In tea,curries,desserts,and hearbal drinks
- Often paired with honey,ginger,or turmeric
2.GINGER ( INGURU)
Benefits:
- Relieves nausea– including morning or motion sickness
- Supports digestion– reduces gas and bloating
- Anti-inflammatory– reduces pain and swelling
- Boosts immunity-good for colds and flu
- Improves blood circulation
Common Use:
Ginger tea, curry paste,herbal oils,and detox drinks
3.GARLIC (SUDULUNU)
Benefits:
- Strengthenes the immune system
- Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol
- Fights infections and viruses
- Supports Heart health
- Has anticancer potential (in long-term studies)
Common Use:
Eaten raw or cooked in curries, herbal oils, and garlic tea
4.HONEY (Peni)
Benefits:
- Natural antibacterial & antioxidant
- Soothes sore throat and cough
- Boosts energy
- Heals wounds and skin burns
- Improves digestion
Common Use:
- In teas, with lemon or ginger, or taken directly by spoon
5.LEMON (DODAM)
Benefits:
- High in vitamin C – boosts immunity
- Aids digestion – alkalizes the stomach
- Improves skin health
- Fights colds and flu
Common Use:
- In warm water with honey,added to juices or teas.
6.TURMERIC (KAHA)
Benefits:
- Strong anti– inflammatory & antioxidant
- Helps joint pain and arthritis
- Supports liver function
- Improves skin health
- Fights bacteria and viruses
Common Use:
- In curries, golden milk,face packs,and herbal teas
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