Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound which may have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties.
It may also be beneficial for several conditions, including a dry cough.
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Curcumin is best absorbed into the blood stream when taken with black pepper.
You can add 1 teaspoon of turmeric and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper into a beverage, such as cold orange juice, to drink. You can also make it into a warm tea.
Turmeric has been used to treat upper respiratory conditions, bronchitis, and asthma in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.
You can get turmeric in its spice-form, as well as a capsule.
Courtesy: healthline.com
