Love this Lemon, ginger, turmeric and black pepper drink from Lemon Ginger Joy.
Turmeric is an herb in the ginger family and has been widely used for centuries throughout India and Asia. Turmeric’s medicinal benefits are associated with its active ingredient, curcumin which is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
The addition of black pepper greatly enhances turmeric’s benefits.
Ginger has also been used for centuries for colds, flu, indigestion, nausea, arthritis, and headaches.
Lemons are one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruit plants. Lemon is an anti-inflammatory, aids in digestion and boosts the immune system.
Lemon Ginger Joy is a thin paste that easily stirs onto a drink. I use sparkling water and a couple of ounces of fruit juice. Honey would also make an excellent sweetener. It can also be made into a hot beverage.
Preparations: Capsules, tea, tincture, topical gel
Identified by its creamy white foliage veins
Cautions: Sometimes causes headache, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, and gas. Less commonly, muscle aches or joint pain.
Allergic reactions are also possible. People with allergies to ragweed, daisies, artichokes, kiwi, or plants in the aster family may also be allergic to milk thistle.
Avoid with endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or cancers of the breast, uterus, or ovaries or if taking estrogen-based contraceptives.
Do not take if pregnant or nursing.
Milk thistle can change the way that your body metabolizes certain drugs in the liver, and may interaction with:
Antibiotics like Biaxin (clarithromycin)
Anticoagulants like Coumadin (warfarin)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil (ibuprofen), Celebrex (celecoxib), and Voltaren (diclofenac)
Statin drugs like Mevacor (lovastatin) and Lescol (fluvastatin)
Medicinal Uses: liver health, neutralize toxins, protect against
cancer, modulate oxidative stress, modulate blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels
