Turn on the Turmeric
Healthy Turmeric Smoothie, Turn on the Turmeric!
- Moves Qi and Blood, Relieves Pain
Especially for pain do to Qi and Blood Stasis including hypochondriac pain, irregular menses, masses (especially in abdomen and hypochondriac region), traumatic injuries, and dysmenorrhea. Also for liver cirrhosis, enlarged liver and spleen - Clear Heat and Cool Blood
For bleeding due to Heat in the Blood including epistaxis, hematemesis, hematuria, and epistaxis during menses - Clear the Heart, Open Orifices
For Shen disturbances associated with Damp, Phlegm and Heat in the Heart with symptoms like disorientation, epilepsy, mania, anxiety, agitation, seizures, and derangement - Treats Jaundice, Benefits the Gallbladder
Treats Damp-Heat jaundice and gall stones
- 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric or 1/2 teaspoon of powdered, although fresh is better!
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon of raw cacao nibs (for antioxidants and a little crunch)
- ½ a zucchini (skin on or off)
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 banana
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- 2–3 cups water, coconut or almond milk
Blend in a Vitamix or another equivalent and you are good to go!
If you don’t feel sold just yet, here is a list of some of it’s super duper powerful benefits!
https://www.healthbeckon.com/turmeric-benefits/
In Health,
Christina Martin, L.Ac.
Tao to Wellness
Berkeley, CA
Healthy Turmeric Smoothie, Turn on the Turmeric!
