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Acharya Balkrishna Shares Turmeric, Fenugreek and Ginger Joint-Pain Powder

Acharya Balkrishna Shares Turmeric, Fenugreek and Ginger Joint-Pain Powder
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Acharya Balkrishna shared a recipe for a powder made from turmeric, fenugreek and dry ginger.

The recipe uses the same amount of each ingredient.

The suggested amount is one teaspoon after breakfast and one after the evening meal.

The article says studies suggest turmeric and ginger may help some people with joint pain.

It says the benefit from ginger is modest.

Fenugreek may help, but there is not as much research on it.

The powder is not described as a cure.

The article recommends gentle exercise, a healthy weight and regular medical advice too.

Key facts

Ingredients
100 grams each of turmeric, fenugreek seeds and dry ginger
Preparation
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix, and store in a clean, dry jar.
Suggested dosage
One teaspoon after breakfast and one after the evening meal
How to take
With lukewarm water
Turmeric evidence
A 2016 review of eight trials involving 606 people found turmeric extracts eased arthritis symptoms.
Ginger evidence
A 2001 trial involving 247 people with knee osteoarthritis reported less pain on standing among those taking ginger extract than among those taking placebo.
Fenugreek evidence
The article says evidence is limited, with a few small human trials suggesting some knee-pain relief.
Safety note
The article says these ingredients are safe foods for most people in normal amounts and recommends regular medical advice.

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