Avicenna sheds light on the present with the suggestions and prescriptions he gave in his book on the Law of Medicine, which he wrote thousands of years ago. Ibn-i Sina’s recipes are applied in many countries around the world. Even a pinch of the 3 spices that Ibn-i Sina prescribed years ago is a panacea.
Among the spices suggested by Ibn Sina are ginger, turmeric and mustard. These spices are beneficial for both health and intelligence.
As Ibn Sina states in his book Al-Kanun fi’t-Tıb:
GINGER
It facilitates digestion, strengthens memory, is good for blurred vision and stomach ailments.
TURMERIC
It is a cure for mental diseases, neural diseases and inflammations. It also strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of cancer.
MUSTARD
When taken on an empty stomach, it increases intelligence, prevents phlegm, opens sinuses, is good for bronchitis, and is beneficial for spleen diseases.
You can consume these spices in your meals or as a tea. But it is important not to overdo it and check if you have allergies.
TURMERIC CONSUMPTION METHODS
Turmeric can be found in powder form or as a fresh root and can be used in a variety of dishes or beverages. Here are a few common ways you can consume turmeric:
Adding to meals: Adding turmeric to meals in powder form is the most common use. Add a teaspoon to soups, vegetable dishes, rice, curries and meat dishes to add a nice color and flavor to your food.
Make tea: Turmeric tea is a frequently used method to reap the health benefits of turmeric. You can add half a teaspoon of turmeric powder or grated fresh turmeric to a cup of hot water and infuse for 5-10 minutes. Optionally, you can enrich the taste by adding lemon juice and honey.
Mixing with milk: Called “turmeric latte,” this drink is made by adding turmeric to hot milk. You can optionally enrich it with other spices such as ginger, cinnamon and honey.
To use in smoothies: Adding a dash of turmeric to healthy smoothies can add extra nutritional value to your drink. You can mix it with coconut milk, banana, mango or other fruits for a great smoothie.
Turmeric juice: Turmeric juice is a beverage made from the juice of the fresh root of turmeric. You can grate fresh turmeric and squeeze its juice, add it to water and add lemon or honey to sweeten it.