This tea blend combines two of the world’s most powerful antioxidants: turmeric and ginger.* Commonly used in Asian cuisines to give food flavor and color, turmeric can also serve as an herbal supplement.* Drinking turmeric ginger tea may also help improve mood, brain and memory function, digestive function, and increase your energy.* Additional benefits include providing some headache and migraine relief.* 

Turmeric

A member of the ginger family, turmeric (Curcuma longa) root has a vibrant orange color thanks to its main active ingredient - curcumin. It has been used as a natural dye, food ingredient, and medicinal herb for centuries. Most popularly used in curries, turmeric has a strong and slightly bitter flavor, plus a peppery aroma. Turmeric also has various beauty applications (face and hair masks, for example).

Some Benefits of Turmeric* 

• Turmeric contains bioactive compounds with powerful medicinal properties. 
• Dramatically increases the antioxidant capacity of the body. 
• Boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is linked to improved brain function and a lower risk of brain diseases.
• Curcumin can help lower your risk of heart disease by lowering LDL and total cholesterol levels. It also holds promise in slowing cancer cell growth.
• Can serve as a digestive aid, as it stimulates bile production.
• May function as an anxiolytic, and thanks to curcumin can also increase serotonin and dopamine levels.
• Turmeric can provide an immune system boost, and its antiviral and antibacterial properties help fight respiratory system infections.
• Stabilizes blood sugar levels via modulation of glucose metabolism.

As with any food or drug, when consumed in excess, turmeric tea could cause liver damage in those who already prone to liver disease. It could also affect you if you have gallbladder disease, are taking blood thinners, medications for diabetes, or stomach acid reducers. Drinking excessive amounts of turmeric tea can also cause circulatory problems. Pregnant women are advised to control consumption as it could stimulate the uterus.

Ginger is also generally safe, but some side effects may be experienced if consumed in excess (approximately 4 grams or greater). The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) notes that ginger may cause gas and bloating, abdominal pain/stomachache, or diarrhea. Ginger can increase bile production, so it is a good idea to check with your doctor before consuming ginger tea if you have a history of gallbladder problems.

Drinking ginger tea may also trigger heartburn or stomach upset, similar to the response you might experience after eating spicy foods. Ginger may help lower blood pressure, so lightheadedness is another potential side effect. Ginger also contains salicylates, which can be contraindicated for those with bleeding disorders.