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Last post, I showed Evidence that Turmeric Beats Prozac, Ibuprofen, and More (such as Lipitor, corticosteroids, Metformin, and a whole host of other anti-inflammatory drugs)….all with no-side-effects. Turmeric golden paste is a powerful way to get these benefits. Updated Aug., 2016.

How To Make {& Use} Highly Bioavailable Turmeric Golden Paste. Hand dipping bread into an Indian dish colored with turmeric golden paste

Traditionally turmeric is used in curries in India where there are much lower rates of cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic diseases than in the West. Our daughter visited India last year and found the spice remains widely used wherever she traveled.

So, many are asking, “How do I take it and how much?” 

 

Below is an easy-to-prepare Golden Paste recipe, plus 7 different ways to use it in food. Also, some thoughts on dosage.

The Science

And don’t miss the scientific reason black pepper is added to make turmeric highly bioavailable. Amazing how thousands of years ago they figured that out without double blind trials.

Scientists now tell us that turmeric is anti-inflammatory, in that it can reduce pain and fever, much like Tylenol or Ibuprofen. And it acts like those latest anti-inflammatory drugs called cox-2 inhibitors: Celecoxib and Vioxx. Both of these medicines have serious side effects and Vioxx has been withdrawn by the FDA for safety reasons. On the other hand, turmeric as a dietary constituent is safe and well tolerated! (source)

A host of scientific investigations have also looked at the ability of turmeric (curcumin) to fight cancer. Curcumin kills several types of cancer cells in the laboratory. In animals, curcumin prevents or slows cancer in the skin, breast, liver, stomach, duodenum and colon. Curcumin also has anti-angiogenic properties; translation: curcumin seriously slows new blood vessel formation in tumors, causes asphyxiation of tumors and thus preventing their growth and metastases.

 

Why Black Pepper Boosts Turmeric Blood Levels

Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric and responsible for its golden color, but it is not readily absorbed by the body. Once ingested, most of the curcumin gets quickly metabolized before it can get absorbed.

Piperine (the heat in black pepper) helps make curcumin more bio-available as it temporarily slows the liver from removing it from the blood.

Mixing turmeric powder and black pepper

We now know that the bioavailability, serum levels, and levels of absorption of curcumin all improved dramatically when both are present.

One study found that when even 2 g. (a good dose) of curcumin was ingested, serum levels stayed very low. However, when 20 mg. piperine was added to curcumin the bio-availability increased by 2000%!

And it doesn’t take much. Even just a little pinch of black pepper – 1/20th of a teaspoon – can significantly boost levels.

What Is Needed For Making Turmeric Golden Paste:

  • 1/2 cup turmeric powder (125 mls) – Use organic powder.
  • 1 cup water (250 mls) or a bit more to get desired paste consistency
  • 1 teaspoons ground black pepper (7.5 mls) (or even 1/2 tsp. if pepper is too irritating)
  • 1/4 cup (70 ml) cold pressed Olive or un-refined Coconut oil – enhances the bio-availability of curcumin another seven to eight-fold

When eaten with fat (virgin olive or coconut oil or meat drippings) as is done in India, curcumin can be directly absorbed into the bloodstream through the lymphatic system thereby partially bypassing the liver.

 

Quick & Easy Directions

How To Make {& Use} Highly Bioavailable Turmeric Golden Paste. turmeric golden paste directions

Add turmeric to water in a pan. Heat gently along with stirring. Do this till you get a thick paste, approximately 6 to 10 min. Adjust thickness by adding some water or adding a bit more turmeric.

Finally, add the pepper and oil. Keep stirring to ensure that all ingredients are mixed properly. Allow it to cool.

Bottle in clean jar with tight-fitting lid and refrigerate it for 4-5 weeks or more. (Antimicrobial Un-refined, virgin Coconut oil will help keep it from spoiling sooner). This will ensure you can make it once and use for days.

Okay, so now you’ve slaved (not exactly true, I know) to make your golden paste. What do you do with it?

 

7 Easy and Fabulous Ways To Use Turmeric Golden Paste

Most of these tips are based on the philosophy that, when possible, turmeric should be taken as the whole God-given herb and not as a man-altered supplement.

1.) Take baby spoonful (~ 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon) and chase it with water…all done!  It’s one very popular way if you don’t like the taste (over quickly, no fuss or bother) and my favorite to spread it out through the day. One teaspoon is equal to ~2,000 mg. Best to take smaller quantities 3-4 times per day, especially if battling chronic neuro-degenerative, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, autoimmune diseases, or cancer.

Turmeric paste made with just water.

2.) Turmeric honey. Some may not like turmeric paste’s taste by itself. Adding good quality honey makes the job easy. 

Raw honey has its own health benefits. Adding raw honey to paste enhances its already existing health benefits. Just mix the paste with honey (to desired taste) 

How To Make {& Use} Highly Bioavailable Turmeric Golden Paste. Turmeric honey milk with turmeric golden paste added

3.) Add to warm or cold milk. Golden turmeric milk is one of the most popular ways to take turmeric daily. Turmeric milk is extremely popular in Asian countries. With a dairy allergy, I use almond milk or make my own coconut milk as dairy is inflammatory and congestive.

Simply add some turmeric paste in your milk and drink it.  

 

4.) Add to meat dishes and hot soups. Simply add a (large or small) dollop of turmeric golden paste. I’ve found I can ‘hide’ it in dishes with other stronger flavors.

How To Make {& Use} Highly Bioavailable Turmeric Golden Paste, caramelized onions with turmeric golden paste added

How To Make {& Use} Highly Bioavailable Turmeric Golden Paste, Lamb Meatballs, Spicy-Curry with golden paste added

hearty Cuban stew with turmeric golden paste added

5.) Add to smoothies. There’s no limit to innovations you can do here. Experiment. Add turmeric golden paste to all kinds of smoothies and make your favorite ones even healthier.

Smoothie with turmeric paste added and cinnamon

 

6.) Add it to rice. Turmeric golden paste can easily be added to rice. You can add 1 or more teaspoons after you have cooked the rice while still warm which enables smooth mixing.

Turmeric fried rice with golden paste added on a plate with green onions

7.) Turmeric tea. You can add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric golden paste to a hot cup of already-brewed tea, add honey, maybe a splash of almond milk, and your quick turmeric tea is ready. The taste and texture may not seem like a “normal tea” as it has black pepper and oils … but it is tasty; I have tried it.

Hot turmeric tea in a Chinese tea cup

I particularly like the turmeric golden paste in Bulk Herb Store’s flavorful Red Rooibos Spiced Chai Tea which has it’s own health benefits. It’s potent but makes me feel awesome! I have it in this old teacup and drink it on the porch as the sun goes down.

 

Dosage For Turmeric Golden Paste

dosage measurements

According to the traditional medical community, 3,000 mg. is the maximum amount of standardized turmeric curcumin you should take per day, yet multiple studies used up to 8,000 mg. with NO toxicity. Cancer would be one situation where more would be used.

When cooking with turmeric powder, the University of Maryland recommends up to 3 grams (3,000 mg.) per day.

1 teaspoon of ground turmeric powder is 2,000 mg. or 2 grams

1½ teaspoons of ground turmeric powder is ~3,000 mg. (3 grams)A photo of the Vitacost, C3-Complex with Bioperine bottle with 120 capsules

<–I also purchase this brand to have capsules on hand since I don’t always have the time to make my own capsules and feel it is very good quality.

I take 2 capsules/day unless I’ve overdone it and in pain – then I take 4-8/day.

Turmeric should be avoided during pregnancy or breast feeding although women use it freely in the Eastern cultures at any time.

 

Or Make Your Own Capsules

Some people prefer to make their own capsules with a capsule making machine like this one for size ‘OO’ capsules – or this one for size ‘O’ capsules. It is easy. The ‘OO’ capsule is larger.

I use organic bulk turmeric to make my own capsules.

“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins&nbsp;and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” ~Psalm 103: 2-5

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  2. Good Morning, What a wonderful article, I so appreciate all the hard work you do to educate myself and so many others! I do hope you are well and having a wonderful summer, as it is almost over… Yikes
    Much Grace and Peace to you and YOURS
    Love, Roxy

    • Thanks so much for the Holy Spirit to enlighten you of the knowledge that helps others of another alternative to great health naturally occurring through God’s creation.

      • God has med His creation available to us, that’s for sure! Heavenly Pam, He is so good and His medicines WORK!! 🙂
        Blessings!

  3. Wonderful post, Jacqueline! I’m so glad you discovered the particulars like using black pepper with turmeric and the dosage, too, as I didn’t find that when I was looking into this fabulous herb last year. And I love the idea of a paste to use in different dishes. Oh, I know how time consuming these posts can be. Thank you so much for sharing!
    Praying you and your family are all well and prospering in the Lord. 🙂
    Have a great weekend!

    • Haha! Toni 🙂 You make me giggle, friend, about the time it takes to write these things!! Yep! I think the perfectionist, wanting to bless families, and wanting to be accurate drives me to spend way too many hours 😉 I really NEED to stop by and visit you! You are always so fun to read and so encouraging 🙂
      God bless you!

  4. Hi Jacqueline!
    My husband takes a curcumin capsule daily and really can feel the difference. We do use it more and more in cooking–but may try your suggestion for the organic powder. Thanks for always posting such informative articles!
    Joy!
    Kathy

    • I love knowing that is helping others so much, Kathryn. As I mentioned on the first post about turmeric, I’ve used it for 8 years and wouldn’t be without it. Together with niacinamide and ALA/ALC, I actually feel younger than my 63+ years 🙂 Praise God for His benefits to men!
      I hope you are well and filled with joy and thanksgiving in the Lord, dear friend 🙂

      • My wife and I love essential oils. Have you had any luck using Pepper oil instead of crushed pepper for the turmeric paste?

        • That is an interesting thought, John n Esther. No, I haven’t. If you would do an experiment using it, I’d love to know what you find out. You might not need but a few drops for half cup o turmeric powder!

  6. What wonderful info for the different ways to use it. Thanks for all your work.

    BLESSINGS!!

    • You are welcome, Charlotte,
      I feel like I am in the place the Lord wants me for the time being…the nurse and mother in me is being met and I’m ‘killing 2 birds with 1 stone.” This blog may be turned into a book one day 🙂 People have asked, so I’m thinking…
      Love you so much, sweet and encouraging friend <3 <3 <3

  7. Thank you so much. I am certainly going to make this turmeric mix. I love you bringing these beneficial health tips to Fridays Blog Booster Party #20
    Kathleen

  8. Thank you for posting this information. I applied turmeric essential oil on my aching hand during the night and the relief I experienced allowed me to fall back asleep. Next time, I will also incorporate black pepper essential oil.

  9. I will definitely make this paste. I’d been swallowing Tumeric capsules with water that had a drop or 2 of Black pepper essential oil in it. I never thought about adding coconut oil to the mixture. Thanks for the info!

  10. I take turmeric capsules every day. Can I use my black pepper essential oil in the water I take w/the turmeric, and how many drops?

    • Yes, Rosie, for sure, but I’d think one drop would be enough…the ratio is very small and EOs are powerful!!
      Good question, friend 🙂

  11. Really enjoyed this post–Jessica has already been making me turmeric milk, but I want to try the turmeric tea–ordered ingredients through your links–thanks so much for the time and effort you put in sharing this info:)

    Blessings to you and your family!

    • Thank you, Rhonda. You are a blessing and such a wonderful encourager! I am thankful that I can write..to God be the glory!!!

  12. I have a question on dosage. If 1 1/2 teaspoons of the powder are an appropriate amount, how much of the paste should I use daily?

    Also, my wife has RA that is mostly in remission. Should she take the same dose?

    Thanks,
    Patrick

    • Hi, Patrick,
      Sorry to just be getting back on your question. Your wife could 1/2 teaspoon in 3 divided doses (one AM, one noonish, and 1 PM) to get a very nice dose per day – or something less. I take 1 1/2 tsp. most days even though I know spacing keep blood levels up, but it is also a matter of convenience to many, so it’s up to what you choose to do. I am so glad her RA is mostly in remission. Praise God!

  13. Jaqueline-
    I was recently turned on to Tumeriac. I use several homeopathic alternatives to conventional medicine. I have battled an auto-immune isssue for years…sometimes your situations get you to move into areas to better your health instead of suppress. So here I am. Ready to give my full attention to this alternative to pain pills. My question to you is do you know of something that would work to relieve chronic pain? I want to have this on hand in my alternative medicine cabinet. (IE something instead of Tylenol 3 or Vicadin?

    • Marlo, I think the best you could do is take some daily to decrease your inflammation across the board. Turmeric is excellent for any auto-immune issue for that reason. Look and see if there is one way (maybe the #1 option twice a day) you can just make part of your routine. Watch (journal results) for a month as see if there is any change in pain level, stiffness of joints, mood, etc. and adjust based on that. I’ve taken it and had fantastic results and know of many who are doing it as well. Have you considered looking into Lyme’s? https://deeprootsathome.com/history-of-chronic-pain-think-lyme-disease/ So often chronic pain is a first symptom. It was for me. God bless you, and I’m praying!

  14. I have been reading about turmeric for a while now, but I haven’t been motivated to actually start using it. Your article about it being an effective pain reliever convinced me. This article about the paste has inspired me, too. You have not only convinced me, but – and this is really saying something here – my extremely skeptical husband and oldest daughter. They have even agreed to take it themselves. Because you mentioned dairy being congestive and inflammatory, I want to ask you if yogurt would have the same effect?

    • Edie,
      I’m sitting here thinking about how to reply to your question about yogurt. I would yogurt would be inflammatory b/c of the lactose. And if someone is inflamed generally in their body (achy joints, periodontal issues, acidic pH, sluggish bowels), it would make that worse even if they weren’t specifically lactose intolerant b/c dairy is mucous-forming and blocks up pathways in the body. I used to sing in a choir and we were all told never to drink milk or eat cheese the day of an evening performance. That said, here is a post that may help: http://herbanmarketplace.com/what-to-eat-and-not-eat-when-youre-sick/
      May the Lord bless you on your journey toward good health. Be consistent and let me know how you all do 🙂

  15. Thank you so much for this post. I am in my 20s and a mother to 3 (ages 5, 2, and 9mos). I have a back injury that has left me with chronic back pain for the last 12 years and have recently been doing research on natural pain relief as I do not like taking the prescription narcotics. I was wondering if you knew why nursing women aren’t supposed to consume turmeric. I was thinking of all the women in other countries who consume it regardless of whether they are pregnant or nursing. Is there actually a reason or is that more of just a precautionary statement?

    • Lauren, that is a thought-provoking question! I resonate with the fact that in India, the women consume a LOT of turmeric. Our daughter was there last year, and it was in every dish for pregnant and non-pregnant alike. The warning has probably evolved as a ‘precautionary statement’ as you said due to the liability issues in the U.S. If I can find more on it, I will post it here later. I am taking it all the time, but since I have 3 pinched nerves in my neck, I’m doubling my daily 3,000mg and finding relief. I hope that you find it works well, dear Mama as you surely are needed in your home. May the Lord guide you and give you wisdom; May He also take the pain away if it is His will. ((Gentle hugs and rich blessings!))

  16. I make curry paste as described, but I leave out the oil. When cool, I put dollops of paste on a cookie tray lined with parchment paper and freeze. When frozen, the dollops go into a ziplock bag and are returned to freezer to use when needed. Usually I make golden milk. I add coconut oil or cold pressed sesame oil at that time with stevia or honey to “yummy-tize” it. Sometimes include a dash of cinnamon. My dollops are more tablespoon sized, because that was the way I was taught.

    • What a great idea for freezing, Vicki! I’ll have to play around with that and store some, too! I DO love my turmeric (mostly what it does for me!)
      Blessings to you!

  17. So excited to find your blog – I love how you write and your replies to your readers are so genuine and encouraging. I started taking tumeric today because I’ve got low progesterone/estrogen dominace and I read it can help balance hormones? After reading your post I want to sprinkle it on everything and give it to my husband and my 3 boys! Hoping for positive results!

    • Susan, you are a gal after my own heart! I am praying it helps you like it has me and others! God bless you and thanks for the sweet encouragement!

  18. I have just come across your blog via Pinterest – thank you for what looks like well-researched and very helpful information.
    I have a question about this paste. Do you think it could be frozen in small cubes to be used as required while preparing meals?
    Thanks 🙂

    • Yes, Tiffany, I think it sure could be frozen. Actuallt, that’s a really cool and time-saving idea! Thanks for sharing it here 😀
      God bless you!!

  19. I’m so incredibly amazed at the results I’ve noticed after making and taking this turmeric paste. I can’t ever remember feeling so good, perky and pain free! My sleep is deep and restful because I’m not tossing and turning all night from pain. I’m so blessed God sent me this when He did, He knew I needed it! Praise God for making foods to make us well! It’s super easy to make and you probably already have all 3 ingredients, turmeric, black pepper and coconut oil. Thank you for posting this Mrs. Line!

    • Thank you for sharing your story here, Amber. I am thrilled it has helped so much and that you can sleep now! God is so good!

  20. Hello,
    Thank you so much for this post !! I definitely am going to try this, and am ordering turmeric this morning. My question is, for someone who is ill, or has cancer and would do well with the 8,000 mg. dosage, how much would one take of this mixture to get that dosage? Thank you in advance for your help ! God bless you !

    • I went back to the post to where I talk about dosage.. I wrote, “Ground Turmeric: 1 teaspoon (2,000 mg. or 2 grams).” so 8,000 mg. would be 4 tsp. a day. Please recalculate for your own peace of mind. I’m praying this is a huge help for you Dianna!! God bless you 🙂

  21. Thank you for this great info! I am really seeing the need in my body for tumeric. Is it possible to make our own capsules out of tumeric powder and black pepper? I can see myself relying on those more than getting it into my meals every day. Thank you!

  23. I’ve made the paste as I really don’t like the taste of tumeric at all. I have arthritis so I have pain. I’ve been taking about 1/3 teaspoon with some drizzled honey to help it go down three times a day. Is this a proper dosage?

    • Yes! That is very good and should really give relief after a week to 10 days! Jody, I am praying for you, dear one. 😀

  24. I am so happy to have found this post through Pinterest, and thank you for all the information given. I am hoping it will help my husband who has had severe nerve damage resulting from a surgery several years ago (double hernia); he doesn’t sleep well even though he is on alot of meds. Also hoping it would help me with inflammation issues and cholesterol. He isn’t usually open to trying new things but has been trying this, I give him what he jokingly calls “poison” every evening. I have made the paste as stated, only used 1 tsp of pepper though, and wonder if it would still be effective with even a bit less? The strong pepper taste bothers him. The next batch I will also use ginger and cinnamon as putting it in a tea made with them helped him with the taste. I am a bit confused about the dosage, is a scant teaspoon in a cup of tea or warm milk each night enough to be useful? Of course if I can get it to taste better to him, I can increase the amount I use each night and the more likely he is to accept it. I love all sorts of different food and spices so its easy for me, but he’s a very plain eater ha ha, anything else is ‘weird’ ha ha ha.. so I’m pleasantly surprised he’s even willing to try this, but it also shows how desperate he is for anything that will help his pain and give him some quality of life.

    I am sorry for such a long post but this is the best article I’ve found on this subject yet and I’m hoping you can help me! Thank you in advance.

    • Oh, Cathy, I am so hopeful for your husband, and for you, as well. My husband has been taking it for joint pain after he works hard for weeks out on the farm. It started helping him to be able to stay in bed pain-free after about a week and a half taking 2 capsules in the morning and 3 at night OR we use the golden paste off the spoon (I think he can take 1/2 tsp. paste straight now).
      Yes, you can cut back on the blk pepper. Really it doesn’t take much. Even just a little pinch of pepper – 1/20th of a teaspoon – can significantly boost turmeric levels. The ginger and cinnamon will help with inflammation also!
      Do let me know how he does! I am praying for you both, Cathy! And THANK YOU so much for letting me know it so I can come alongside in prayer!

    • Yes yes yes! I will make this, use it, and see if it will help me. Thank you for the article. God bless you.

  25. I tried turmeric milk a few times and it is absolutely delicious! It’s a tasty way to add this spice for a little treat! Thank you for all your hard work. I came across your post on Pinterest and I truly appreciate it. God Bless!

  26. If I have capsules that I take daily, can I take them with breakfast that has a higher fat content(scrambled eggs in coconut oil) and sprinkle of black pepper and get the benifits?

    • Erica, I think the best way to answer the question is to refer you to the number one way in the post: “1.) Take half a baby spoonful of the golden paste (~ 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon).” In there I wrote “Best to take smaller quantities 3-4 times per day, especially if battling chronic neuro-degenerative, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, autoimmune diseases, or cancer). You might start with 1/4 tsp. 3-4 times a day and when you see results, up it to 1/2 tsp 3-4 times a day. Stay at that amount where you get benefits.
      To think about this more, go to the ‘Dosage For turmeric golden paste’ near the end of the post. It says, “When cooking with turmeric powder, the University of Maryland recommends up to 3 grams per day. Three grams is about 1½ teaspoons of ground turmeric powder.” Since there is NO side effect known to turmeric, you can take what works for you and then stay at that level each day.
      I take about 6,000 mg./day.
      I hope that helps, friend!

      • Thank you! Hopefully this works out for me, because I take Motrin everyday for my leg pain. Stay bless

  29. Hello Jacqueline, was wondering if you have any recepies for insomnia? my son has been a sufferer for years and has taken very strong prescription drugs which are only prescribed occasionally and drinks heavily between prescriptions to get some releif!!! he has tried lavender on his pillow and shop bought herbal preps which dont work (also exercise to the point of exhaustion), we are desperate so any advice would be much appreciated, Thank you and God Bless Jean (uk)

  30. I just wanted to chime in because I have had bouts of insomnia as well and I know how debilrating that is. My heart goes out to your son as well. What helped me was tryptophan capsules in the afternoon and then before bed because they reduce cortisol which can make you wired. I also will take GABA Calm at night for added calming. I learned out it in the book the Mood Cure which talks about all kinds of imbalances in your body. You can buy those on Amazin or a health food store. I also use the techniques in the book Say Goodnight to Insomnia – those were and are a great help and comfort to me. I hope this helps!!

  31. Just had my first bedtime cup of warm milk and Golden Paste. Went down like silk. Am looking forward to better health and less pain in my poor arthritic toes.
    Tomorrow I hope to add it to my rice blend for my lunch.
    In addition, I’ll put a wee bit in my dog’s food. He’s an older fella too and is a bit slow getting up and down.
    Blessings on all you do to help others.

  32. I’ve been taking half teaspoon of the paste twice a day for about six weeks. Anyone else find it gives them diarrhea? I hate to stop because it’s really helped with arthritic pain.

    • Jr, I wish I could tell you what to do. Are you sure it isn’t from something unrelated? Do what scientists would do: take a rest from the paste for a week and see if the diarrhea stops, and if so, start it again ( 7-10 days later and see if the diarrhea starts again…do a test. Also, you might back off to 1/4 tsp twice a day and see if the pain relief effects remain and the loose stools decrease. I’m so glad it helps with the pain, though! I’m praying you will have wisdom as you seek understanding!

    • JR, did you use coconut oil in the paste ? I’m asking because I noticed when I switched from vegetable or olive oil to coconut oil in my corn popping machine, that the resulting popcorn gave me diarrhea. This only happened when I used coconut oil. Perhaps some of us can’t tolerate the coconut oil for some reason and should stick with olive or vegetable oil…I plan to make my first batch of golden paste soon but will make a smaller amount in case I end up having the same problem you do. If so, I’ll switch to olive oil. Hope this helps in some way…

  33. Good morning Jacqueline…. I happened to find this post on Pinterest and so happy I did! I am 52 years old and two years ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis contracted through an allergic reaction to penicillin that I was taking for a tooth abcess, needless to say I was shocked when the doctor told me I had this. Fast forward to today and most mornings I wake up stiff and my hands hurt sometimes but other than that I am the type of person that does not rely on pills unless it’s ABSOLUTELY necessary because I would rather try natural remedies like herbs and foods to cure my ailments. I actually took a Pharmacy tech certification program and afterwards, the thought of basically pushing pharmaceutical drugs on customers turned my stomach so there goes that career path lol… but I refuse to let this disease tear me down and I’ve been looking for a recipe for tumeric tea but I’m so happy for your recipe and to know I can use fresh tumeric…. GOD bless you and you’ve inspired me to continue using herbs and foods for my ailments and hopefully pass on this knowledge to my family, havwe a blessed and BEAUTIFUL day and new follower!! 🙂

  34. Can you use the powder to make a past to put directly on your scalp and hair for hair loss?

  35. Jaqueline, can I take a full dose all at once or do I need to space it out ? What is the proper dose amount ?

    • Lisa, it is best to space it out…keeping the blood levels up there is key 🙂 I hope that helps 🙂

  37. I have been meaning to reply since reading this post and making the turmeric paste. Thank you so much for this immensely insightful information!? I have been using this paste on my toasted,homemade gluten-free bread with avocado, coconut oil, and himalayan salt.
    I was reading some of the comments and was surprised to learn about dairy blocking pathways in the body. Thank you! I have acute thyroiditis. I am trying hard to be healthy. I take thyroid medication, but it doesn’t seem to be helping. I have been struggling with this along time. I am hoping by going gluten free and adding the turmeric paste and other healthy additions that I will heal my thyroid. I enjoy all of your posts. You are a smart lady! ?

    • Wow! Thank you, Tammi! You made my day 😀 I needed that this afternoon. I do hope that you are able to conquer your problem, but it sounds like you are certainly on the right track! May the Lord give you wisdom and strength for the battle! 😀

  38. I’m always adding turmeric to my foods, but i love this bio-available method. It saves me from buying supplements too!. God bless you and alll you do for others.

  39. I saw that you said that turmeric capsules work well. How is the absorption with that? I read somewhere that taking them with coconut oil capsules can help with the absorption. Does being in capsule form hinder them from working together?

    • Hi, Margaret! Not all turmeric caps are absorbed well. The capsules I mentioned on the blog post have bioperine in them (that is black pepper) and it increases absorption almost 2000% over just turmeric. I purchase this brand ( http://amzn.to/1UumySn ) to have capsules on hand since I can’t always make my own golden paste and they are very good quality. I take 4 capsules/day unless I’ve overdone it and in pain – then I take 6/day. It is best to keep blood levels up[ by taking them 3 times a day: 2 in AM, 2 in middle of day and 2 at bedtime or with dinner.
      I don’t mess with coconut oil capsules but just take a small 1/4-1/2 tsp of coconut oil (it costs far less) on a spoon when I take the turmeric capsules and it also helps with absorption. https://secure.ttpurchase.com/07988834-1E0B-90B3-0EA2C3D61F39B247
      I hope that helps! You can’t almost get too much turmeric (up to 8,000 mg./day) ie. no know toxicity up to 8,000 mg.
      Blessings!

  40. “Bottle in clean jar with tight-fitting lid and refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks, maximum.”

    What makes it go bad after 2 weeks? Seems like spices and coconut oil don’t go bad by themselves?

    • John, you convinced me to change my wording to “4-5 weeks or more” b/c spices and coconut don’t go bad without a lot of help. I leave virgin coconut oil out on my counter for months and it is perfectly wonderful, so I have to agree with you! Don’t quite know where I got the idea of 2 weeks max! TY!

  41. Hi, I just came across your recipe for Golden milk, I like the idea of making it once and keeping it in the fridge, not having to make it nightly on the stove anymore will be a big time saver. Thanks ! To Jean, whose son has insomnia, I recently found a natural product at my Chiropractor that has helped immensely ! The brand is Solutions4, I take 1 pill nightly, and rub some Lavender essential oil mixed with coconut oil on my neck and temples and I’m finally sleeping like a baby ! Also , I was dealing with post menopause mood swings ( VERY CRANKY , AND ON AND OFF ” SHORT TEMPERED WITCHINESS !!) Solutions4 also makes a Hormone Balance pill that keeps me very balanced and calm All. Day. Long. No side effects, just calm. Peaceful. Relaxed. (I’m happy, hubby is very happy !)

  42. P.S. I forgot to add that I take a Magnesium pill before bedtime too, it helps with insomnia and irritability too ! Apparently A LOT of people are magnesium deficient without knowing it, but that causes a lot of unknown health problems. Google it for more info, I found the articles very informative and interesting !

  43. I have been looking for ways to incorporate more turmeric in my diet and this paste is just what I needed. I drink a tea made with powdered turmeric, ginger, mint, rosemary, fenugreek seed(optional) and fresh lemon juice every morning. So, the recipe ideas you provided are just enough to encourage me to the paste with more foods.
    Thanks

  44. Hi. I came across your pin because I have been very intrigued with Tumeric paste and what it can do for the body. My husband is battling stage 4 colon cancer and we want to go down a more natural route in treating it. I noticed you said 1 tsp of ground Tumeric = 2g. Do you mean to say that 1tsp of the “paste” equals 2 grams, even though it has been mixed with the other ingredients (water and oil)? Thank you so much sharing all this great info and can’t wait to try it. God Bless!

    • Hi, Jennifer,
      I am sad to hear about your husband but just had a friend (with stage 3 colon ca) who was told by her oncologist that there is now no sign of it in her at this time and whatever she is doing keep it up. She went to our naturopath and I’m not sure if she took turmeric, but all that to say, I trust he can find more natural things that will turn the tide.
      I would say that it is just the gr. turmeric powder alone (without the other ingredients) that is the 2,000mg. or 2 g.
      I hope that helps! I’m also praying the Lord will give you wisdom as you bless your husband with good things to find healing.

  46. This is quite an interesting article. I have Fibro and would like to wean myself off of the current medications so I can take Turmeric. Were you on medications before you started the Turmeric?

  47. Hello, first I want to thank you for this information on Turmeric. I just did the paste , unfortunately it isn’t a paste consistency it is more like slightly creamy. The Turmeric I used is micro ingredient organic curcumin… it is quite fine in texture more like a powder not grainy like most Curcumin it is 95% Turmeric extract. Is there anything I could do to make it into a paste?
    Thank you,
    Iriz

    • Yes, Iriz,
      I would cut back on the water somewhat (maybe start with 3/4 cup), but I would not reduce the amount of the olive oil or coconut oil since turmeric is better absorbed with a good fat and the blk pepper. Coconut oil will make it anti-microbial, and it will last a bit longer for you to use it up. I hope that helps.

  49. Thanks so much for the post, I think its going to be very useful, Keep up your work God will bless you more and more.

  50. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe and info. God wants us well! My service dog is currently battling lymphoma and I was recommended to give him golden paste. Do you use tumeric powder from the spice and herbal section of the grocery store? Or from the supplement department? I’ve called whole foods and sprouts anf they have it in both but sau the supplement tumeric has more curcumin in it. I’m just unsure which one can be heated up on the stove…which type do you use? Is there a brand?

    • Oh, your poor doggie! Kristina, turmeric golden paste should help when you give enough!! Yes, the kind is important.
      I would not use the kind in the spice section, but rather a supplement in bulk. Starwest is the Best Seller rating a 5 out of 5 stars for a reason: organic, good value and very pure and powerful. Here is a link so you can read more: http://amzn.to/2do3lYT
      I do pray your dear service dog thrives with your care!

  51. I would like to add that the pepper needs to be FRESH GROUND peppercorn and NOT the container of already ground. For the peppercorn is what releases the peperine. BIG BIG difference.

    Start off SLOW with small amounts – 1/4 tsp twice a day – increase to three times at 5 to 7 days.
    then every 5 to 7 days increase 1/4 tsp until you find what works for you.

    IF you get gastric upset then back down and hold. Frequent is better than too much. It works GREAT for Aging illnesses as well due to Turmeric being anti-inflammatory and Coconut oil being a brain food. Keeps aggression of Alzheimer’s at bay.

    • Yes, Yvonne, it has been amazing for our aging issues! And I agree with all you have reiterated here! I do try to add fresh ground to my bulk mix (which lasts about 4 month supply), but can’t do it every day. Thank you!

  52. Hello Jacqueline, thank you for this wonderful post. I am interested in it for clinical depression. Most of the comments left here are about how wonderful it is for pain and anti immune problems. Does this work for depression? I have spent 17 years on prescription medicines of one type or another; none of them work, just leave me with apalling reactions. I really want my life back. Would this help and how much would I need to take? Thank you soooo much in advance Melvina

    • I am sure it will help, Melvina, to some degree but it depends on you as an individual and how much you take. I understand about the reactions! Have you read this post? It speaks more to the mood elevation: https://deeprootsathome.com/evidence-no-side-effect-turmeric-beats-prozac-ibuprofen-more/ I hope that helps! I will mention one other thing: as a believer in Jesus Christ I can not leave you without adding this:
      Meditate (pray over) these scriptures. In them lie nuggets of truth that will free you from spiritual bondage of depression (this is totally separate from physical issues):
      “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” ~1 Peter 5:6-7
      “23 The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; 24 though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.” ~Psalm 37:23-24
      “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ~Romans 8:38-39
      “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.” ~Proverbs 28:13

      I am praying for you, dear one! If you know Jesus, these truths will encourage you. If you do not know Him, cry out to Him and make Him LORD of your life! He is the Great Physician! Blessings!

      • Thank you so much for your reply Jacqueline. I am going to try the supplement and if helpful (God willing) I will gather the ingredients to make the paste. I pray frequently for God to take the demons in me away, but He is a busy Man, and my life is blessed in small and subtle ways apart from my depression. Thank you for your advice and the Scriptures. I will go ahead and give it a try. God bless you. I will be in touch with results. Much love Melvina xx

  53. Making and taking the paste is inconvenient for me. Are there capsules that have similar benefits?

    • Mark, I purchase this brand to have capsules on hand since I can’t always do it all and feel it is very good quality. I take 2 capsules/day unless I’ve overdone it and in pain – then I take 4/day. http://amzn.to/2eEQeAj It already has the right amount of black pepper in it!!!

  54. I recently read how some people keep their capsules from sticking together or collapsing. I can’t find it! Can you give me some information about this?

    • Marti, I tried googling it, but found nothing. But I had a thought: we used dry white rice to dehumidify a cell phone once when it fell into water. You might try adding a 1/4 cup of rice grains to your bag of capsules. I wish I had a more knowledgeable answer for you!
      Let me know if you find a better way 😀

  55. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/PSTGKKt3HR08tmK69w7J1b/does-turmeric-really-help-protect-us-from-cancer
    ¨However, the DNA methylation test we did showed VERY exciting results.

    There was no difference in the methylation of the DNA of our volunteers who took the placebo pills, or those who took the supplement pills (!), but there was a very significant change in the methylation patterns in the group who were cooking with turmeric powder¨

    ¨Why would cooking with turmeric be different from taking it as a supplement?

    It is thought that cooking with turmeric has an impact on how much curcumin from it our bodies are able to absorb. Curcumin is lipophilic, which means it binds to fats, and so when we cook with oils the curcumin binds to the oil and is more easily absorbed by our guts. Black pepper – more specifically, a compound of black pepper called piperine – might do the same thing, helping to smuggle even more of the curcumin into our bodies. Hence cooking with turmeric, black pepper and oils together might be a better combination.¨

    • So if we’re taking turmeric paste or capsules, is it best to take it with food or on an empty stomach?

        • Hi. I’ve recently learned the benefits of turmeric – I had no idea how this could help me heal. Thank you Jacqueline for such great information and dedication to your readers!

          I’m currently taking 1 tsp of golden paste 3 times per day in a tea. My goal is to lower blood pressure and to lower LDL levels. Can you please let me know what daily intake of paste I should be having to assist with these medical issues?
          Thanks again for such a fabulous site!
          Rita

          • Thank you so much, Rita! I love to help others, so this blog came naturally 🙂 At 3 tsp. of golden paste, you are at the lower end of therapeutic response. You can take up to 8,000mg. per day with no toxicity ever recorded, so you can increase to where you are seeing results both with pain and emotions. You might want to reread the section in the post entitled ‘DOSAGE FOR TURMERIC GOLDEN PASTE’ to know how to proceed. Praying for you, friend, and God bless you!

    • Bryan, in the post: “Bottle in clean jar with tight-fitting lid and refrigerate it for 4-5 weeks or more.” I hope that helps!!

  57. Have you heard any good testimonial about using golden past for lipomas?
    I have a lipoma, on my neck. I intend to start taking 1 teaspoon of it a day… I don´t know if I should take more than this…

    • Hi, Margarete! I would not be afraid to use much more internally. According to the University of Maryland you can use up to 3 grams a day and studies show no toxicity up to 8 grams (8,000 mg.) “One teaspoon is equal to ~2,000 mg. 1½ teaspoons of ground turmeric powder is ~3,000 mg.”
      I hope that helps and there are things online about using turmeric for lipomas 🙂
      Blessings!

  58. Hi Jacqueline, thank you for sharing these insightful tips on turmeric! I currently have some raw powder that I’ll be making past with tomorrow. I just saved it to Pinterest as well. 🙂

  59. Unfortunately, I cannot use black pepper in anything, in any amounts. It burns and irritates my stomach and colon so badly, that when I have a BM, what I have eaten that contained the black pepper burns me so badly that my skin becomes inflamed. If I leave out the black pepper, will that matter??

    • Pat, I am sorry the black peeper burns so! Mixing it with a little good fat is another way to get the most out of your turmeric. Here are a few ideas:
      Sprinkle some on an avocado
      Dissolve it in a tablespoon of coconut oil before adding it to a smoothie
      Stir it into olive oil and then toss over fresh steamed vegetables
      I do want to ask if you have tried capsules? There are many that contain bioperene which is a black pepper extract and acts just like black pepper. It might be worth trying so you can really get the bang for the buck that turmeric gives for pain, reducing blood pressure and inflammation, preventing Alzheimer’s and treating depression.
      You might try this one (very reasonable) http://amzn.to/2fTfK6i
      and by some chance it doesn’t help with the burn, someone else in your family could use it when they have a chest cold, etc. It also helps for cancer prevention the studies tell us.
      I hope that helps!

  60. Fantastic well documented post, many thanks for sharing.
    Is there a way to prepare it without water, just with coconut oil?
    Looking into extending shelf life…
    Thank you!
    Siena

    • Thank you!
      Yes, I do think you could make it with good keeping qualities by mashing turmeric and blk pepper into virgin coconut oil! I would also add sea salt for extra preservative power. I would still refrigerate, though!
      I hope that helps, Siena!

      • Adding salt is a good idea, thank you ??.
        If I am cooking dry turmeric only in Coconut oil, should I cook it for as long as it takes with the water preparation, or for a shorter period of time?
        Would it be preferable, in your opinion, using fresh Turmeric instead?
        Does that make much of a difference?
        Many thanks! ?

        • I think I understand what you are asking, Siena. I am not sure it makes much difference, really. Just whatever you find is easiest when you cook, so you really actually do it and help your body. If you decide to just mix/mash a batch of it (with your black pepper, of course) and sea salt, you can just scoop out a dollop from the fridge into whatever you are cooking and be done. Or, you can just spoon in your turmeric powder mixture (I make mine in bulk and keep in a 8′ x 8′ tub with lid – which includes blk pepper, sea salt and sometimes cinnamon and a bit of cayenne) for our daily supplement as well as cooking.
          My husband now uses it 3 times a day without being reminded. He pours a glass of grassfed milk and adds a 1/2 tsp of the turmeric bulk mix to the glass, stirs it up with a smidgin of his own raw honey and thinks it is the best eggnog! haha!
          Enjoy!

          • Many thanks again, Jacqueline, for taking the time to reply…
            I can’t wait to try it with some cayenne as you suggest, I had not thought of that. I have prepared Turmeric paste with black pepper, coconut oil, with cinnamon and Cardamom (without the salt) and add it to nut milk, it is a delicious and soothing beverage. It helps me sleep beautifully at night, just another version of the Golden milk.
            Thanks again for a Wonderful site and for such generosity in sharing your knowledge!
            Blessings,

  61. Can you replace the ground black pepper with black pepper essential oil? If so how many drops per the recipe you gave?

    • Doris, what a great question!
      I have been researching this today for you and feel it would be able to replace ground black pepper, but I can’t see to what extent. It does contain piperine as its major component. I would think distilling black pepper corns would give you the ‘whole’ spectrum of black peppers components, but I haven’t found that yet in my reading. I wouldn’t be at all afraid to try it, but you won’t need much, since it is more concentrated. Do a test and record your findings! I would love to know if you do or don’t experience the same effectiveness!
      Blessings!

  62. Hello. I was curious as to if I could use the premade golden paste and fill capsules with it? I would keep the capsules in the fridge as i would with regular golden paste. I do not like the taste of turmeric, so eating the paste straight is out of the question. However j want the benefits of the bioavailability of the paste form vs the powder alone!

    Any insight would be helpful!
    Thanks,
    Lacey

    • Hi, Lacey! I know there are a few who hate the taste of turmeric! Problem with filling capsules is that the paste may ‘melt’ the gelatin capsules (make it too wet and the one half won’t fit back on b/c its wimpy by that time). I don’t know how wet your consistency is, so you may need to experiment with a few capsules and see how they do. My guess is it would be more work that its worth. And I am really careful when I stuff capsules dry b/c of the potential of staining my clothes or counter, etc.
      What you might do (try) is what I do…in an effort to save time. I put an inch of water in a small glass (even a shot glass) and add 1/2 tsp of paste. I quickly chug it and then chase it with more water or my tea, coffee or Good Girl Moonshine. I am at a point where I just don’t taste it at all and I’ve saved all the time and mess of stuffing capsules. You may try it and see if you can handle it.
      I hope that helps! Hugs, J

      • Thanks for the tips! Looks like I’ll be doing some experimenting this week! If I do just standard dry capsules (mixed with black pepper) will I still get the best benefits of turmeric? From what I gather, mixing it with coconut/olive oil provides the best absorption. I am currently in remission from Hodgkin’s lymphoma and want to keep myself there! Working on fixing my broken immune system, so the best route of taking it is what I’m searching for. If I have to chug it down so be it! Haha

        • OK, I get it, Lacey! Thanks for your sharing what you are going through!
          Yes, taking it dry in capsules with blk pepper whether you make them or buy them (making them is more cost effective) works Great! What I do is to take it at the same time I take any oil during my day (my cod liver oil, a little dollop of coconut oil on a spoon or simpler yet, with each meal that has some good fat like avocado in it)! I ALWAYS take oil and blk pepper at the same time as the turmeric. I am writing a post on this but it is not ready yet: https://www.turmericforhealth.com/general-info/turmeric-curcumin-dosage-for-cancer-a-scientific-plan
          Hope that helps! (and I am praying for you right now). J

  63. I would like to mention that it is very easy preparing ” Golden Milk” from this Turmeric Paste.
    It is a delicious and very tasty warm beverage! (The only pleasant way I know, to consume Turmeric. It can also be prepared into smoothies…
    It can be easily prepared by adding Coconut oil, and dry Ginger, cinnamon, and Cardamom to taste, to your GOLDEN PASTE or TURMERIC PASTE.
    They recommend starting with 1/2 tsp. Of this mixture into into one cup of Almond or coconut milk (preferably unsweetened). But nut or vegetable milk will work:

    Preparation:
    Warm one cup of unsweetened nut milk, and turn off before boiling point.
    Add 1/2 to 1 tsp. of Golden Paste and stir until it fully dissolves.
    It doesn’t need a sweetener because of the fragrant spices, but a tiny bit of honey is optional.

    ** This way it is highly Bio-available, because of the coconut oil and black pepper which is already in the Turmeric paste.
    Just search Google for Golden milk.

      • Great! That way is the tastiest and tastiest way to ingest it, and it is actually addictive.
        I drink it in the morning and before bedtime, it is so soothing and fragrant! Many people have mentioned it helps them with Insomnia, worth trying it!

        They recommend to consume TURMERIC PASTE this way as Golden Milk DRINK, for people with serious health conditions. I recall reading that patients can take up to 1 tsp. of this mix 3 times a day. Starting with 1/2 tsp inot each cup of nut milk, to see how the stomach reacts. In case someone is not used to some spices.
        Thanks again for sharing your knowledge, best

  64. Hi, I have turmeric oil and black pepper oil,how many drops /day in a capsule would you think for arthritis. TYu

    • Anne, I wish I could be definitive on the number of blk pepper oil drops, but I do not know for sure. The oil is certainly potent, and 1 may do it per capsule, but I could be wrong. I would stay with ground black pepper as I have written about in the post for a sure fire way to get that availability we so need!
      Blessings!

  65. This is not how they do it in India. In Ayurvedic medicine coconut oil would NEVER be used in a pitta drink. Ever. Coconut oil and coconut milk will not only counteract the benefits of turmeric, it will cause new problems. Haldi doodh in India is made with boiled cow’s milk and ghee. Not coconut milk or coconut oil. Ever. If you don’t believe me just ask a real Ayurvedic doctor.

  66. “My most trusted sources for organic bulk turmeric and other herbs are the Bulk Herb Store”

    Hi Jacqueline!
    This turmeric is tested for lead and heavy metals? They have laboratory test documents?

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