The time 'they' plant tumeric around here is in April....
I am planting a lot of it - it has been recommended to use for my arthritis pain...and really any inflamation problems. I've found an herbal med. called Curamin which has taken the pain/ache out of my hands (where the arthritis is) and learned about making a tincture of tumeric to use in the same way....and it will save a lot of $$$$ as the Curamin is pricey. I was told (yesterday at the market) to just sprinkle grated tumeric on salads, put some in a smoothie etc. You don't need much! Taking a bit of cayenne with it is supposed to speed up the effects!
OK...so I was told to chop up the tumeric, put it in a jar with a lid and over it to about and inch over the top with vodka. Let it steep for about 40 days and then decant....use about 1 - 2 teas a day. Here's my first try....
At the market I bought more tumeric, so I am going to put it in the blender with vodka...pulse it to chop finely, put it in a jar and top off with the vodka. Purpose of the vodka is the alcohol...so it can be really cheap stuff.....
