How To: Golden Milk

Gather supplies.

Whisk turmeric & coconut milk together in saucepan.

Cover and bring to a boil.

It foams when it begins to boil

And rapidly expands to overflow, so reduce heat as soon as boiling begins.

Final product will be uniformly golden and smooth.

Pour into sealable jar (strain during this step if using chunks vs. powder).

Enjoy!

Whether you take it to relieve inflammation or you simply enjoy the flavor, golden milk is an easy, healthy (in moderation) herbal potion to make. This version calls for lite coconut milk, but you can make it with almond milk or cow’s milk as well.

1. Gather supplies—You’ll need

   • 32 grams turmeric

   • 2 14-ounce cans of lite coconut milk

   • a saucepan

   • a sealable glass jar or bottle

2. Mix turmeric and coconut milk in saucepan and bring to a boil. NOTE: Stay with your saucepan while bringing this mixture to a boil. Once it hits boiling, it foams and boils over quickly—and turmeric stains. It’s a real mess to clean up.

3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. This process is called decocting or making a decoction.

4. Allow to sit for 1 hour.

5. Pour into sealed glass container and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If using chunks of turmeric rather than powder, strain here with cheesecloth or sieve.

6. Drink 2 ounces 3 times daily to treat inflammation. Always consult with your physician before adding herbal remedies to your diet as they may conflict with other medication.

In spellwork, turmeric root is correlated with healing and strength. In herbalism, it’s used as a potent anti-inflammatory, to improve memory, to ease chronic pain, and to promote heart health.