In short

3 things to know

  • In a medium-sized pot, bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the sliced ginger and turmeric to the boiling water, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

Ginger Turmeric Tea

Helps with
nauseaheadacheinsomnia

Ingredients

Base:

  • 2.5cm fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2.5cm fresh turmeric root, peeled and thinly sliced (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
  • 500ml water

Optional:

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Method

  1. In a medium-sized pot, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add the sliced ginger and turmeric to the boiling water, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  4. Add honey and lemon juice to taste, if desired.
  5. Serve the tea hot and enjoy!

Sources

References

Further reading on this topic from official health guidance and published research.

  1. Feeling sick (nausea)

    NHS · HTML · NHS symptom guidance · Link destination checked 13 November 2026

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Karim Nassar, Co-Founder, Pharmacist & Author

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Karim is a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and was a founding member of Simple Online Healthcare in 2015. With a Master of Pharmacy degree from Strathclyde University, Karim brings a strong foundation in pharmaceutical care and a passion for leveraging digital solutions to improve patient access to healthcare.

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