Turmeric Gargle: Benefits & How-To - Backed by Science

According to UCLA's Brain Research Institute, scientists are paying attention to the Indian spice turmeric. As of 2006, the woody-tasting substance, and the chemical it contains - curcumin, - were the subjects of eight studies at the National Institutes of Health. Indians put the spice on Band-Aid bandages to prevent infection. People in India also swallow the spice to treat bronchitis. And people in the United States are trying out turmeric solutions as a gargle to treat laryngitis and sore throats.

Things You'll Need

• Drinking glass
• Hot water
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Turmeric powder
• Salt
• Spoon

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Instructions

• 1

  Fill a drinking glass with one cup of hot water.

• 2

  Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

• 3

  Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

• 4

  Mix with a spoon until the turmeric powder and the salt dissolve.

• 5

  Gargle with the mixture until it is gone.