Golden milk, or turmeric tea, has been gaining some steam in Western culture in recent years. The Indian drink with roots in Ayurvedic medicine may help boost immunity and offer other benefits that could keep you healthy this season. The bright yellow drink is traditionally made with warm cow’s milk, turmeric, and other spices such as cinnamon and ginger. Touted for a host of benefits that are primarily a result of antioxidant activity, golden milk may be particularly useful during the cold and flu season. Curcumin, the active ingredient that gives turmeric most of its benefits, has been shown to possess immune-boosting qualities. Coupled with the fact that ginger and cinnamon are often added to the drink, it could be a useful tool to keep you healthy this winter. Test tube studies have shown curcumin can fight bacteria, virus, and fungus; however, human studies are lacking. That said, GreenMedinfo has …