Ginger Turmeric Cinnamon Anti-Inflammatory Tea

Ginger Turmeric Cinnamon Anti-Inflammatory Tea

This anti-inflammatory tea is extremely healthy, inexpensive and easy to
make and can be enjoyed both warm and cold!

Benefits:

All three spices in this tea have been used for thousands of years to reduce
inflammation, enhance digestion and support the immune system.

• Curcumin, the active compound in Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and has higher antioxidant levels than both Vitamin C and E.
• Cinnamon can help to control blood sugar levels and regular consumption can reduce inflammation as well as aid in healthy weight loss.
• Ginger is not only anti-inflammatory, it has anti-bacterial properties and aids digestion.

Ingredients:

• Fresh raw ginger root, about the size of ½ your hand, wash and cut lengthwise in ½ inch wide strips
• Fresh raw turmeric root, about two third as much as the ginger root, also
  cut in lengthwise strips
• 4-5 cinnamon sticks

Instructions:

1. Bring 2 quart of water to a boil. When boiling, add in all the ingredients and let simmer in the hot water for approx. 45 minutes and then drain.
2. Store in refrigerator in a glass jar and reheat a daily cup of this warming and healing tonic.

Marsha Fenwick, C.N.P.  R.R.T.