Golden Paste - Turmeric Recipes

March 1, 2015 by Doug English BVSc 100 CommentsAnimals, Dogs, Getting Started, Horses, Humans, Other Animals, Recipes

Turmeric Recipes – Golden Paste

This is the Number One Golden Paste (GP) recipe that has been tried and tested by thousands of TUG users across the globe.

This recipe may be used for humans as well as animals.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (125 mls/60gms) turmeric powder
1 cup water (250 mls) PLUS 1 cup water in reserve, if needed
1/3 cup (70 mls) one of the following oils: Raw (unrefined) Cold Pressed Coconut Oil, Linseed (flaxseed) oil or Virgin/Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2-3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Please Note: the amount of pepper added has recently been increased (May 2016) on Doug English’s recommendations.

Omit pepper if you cannot tolerate it. The absorption of turmeric will still be improved by cooking the paste AND by the inclusion of oil, BUT remember it will be less effective without the pepper.

Bring the turmeric and water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until you have a thick paste. This should take about 7-10 minutes and you may need to add additional water along the way.

Add the freshly ground pepper and oil at the end of cooking, when the turmeric and water mixture has cooled down to just warm. Stir well to incorporate the oil and allow to cool.

The Golden Paste will keep for 2 weeks, refrigerated

Freeze a portion if you think you have too much to use within two weeks.

Use for Golden Milk, Smoothies, stir into Yogurt, add to your dinner plate as a condiment… AND don’t forget your pet’s dinner plate or your horse feed … run wild!

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Learn more about Turmeric Benefits HERE > 6 Good Reasons to add Turmeric.

For Dosage guidelines:

for HUMANS click HERE – Turmeric for Humans – Turmeric Dosage.
for DOGS click HERE – How to Feed Turmeric for Dogs.
for HORSES click HERE – How to Feed Turmeric for Horses.

For more info on:

Side effects click HERE – Turmeric Side Effects.
Drug Interactions click HERE – Pharmaceuticals and Turmeric.

For more suggestions on How to Include Turmeric into your everyday meals check out our Turmeric Recipes page.

Watch Lilly Banhidy’s short Video below on How to make Golden Paste & Golden Paste Blobs (so you can take GP on the go).

If you would prefer the convenience of capsules then we suggest you make your own. Click HERE for an article on Golden Paste vs Turmeric Pills.

Images created by TUG Admin, Photo by Pia Pollo.

You can also view Pia Pollo’s Video of How to Make Golden Paste HERE on YouTube.

Written by Doug English BVSc

From a pioneering farming family in Malanda, Atherton Tableland, North Queensland, Australia. After high school in Cairns I attended Gatton Agricultural College to study agriculture and after graduation went on to the University of Queensland Veterinary Science faculty where I graduated in 1974 and went into rural practice at Moree NSW. Then I did a few years with the South Australian Department of Agriculture as a livestock advisor mainly involved in the eradication of Brucellosis and tuberculosis in the cattle herds. This was followed by about 20 years in mixed farm/equine/pets at Wyong, NSW Central Coast, then managed a large thoroughbred stud at Scone (Kia-Ora) before returning back to Cairns, North Queensland to have my own mixed practice on the Northern Beaches for around 15 years. Now living on the Gold Coast in a farm/equine practice and researching turmeric growing and manufacturing health products from this wonderful plant.

BEVERLY DIXON

there are so many turmeric variations available, and curcumin available. I want to purchase the turmeric powder.is the curcumin added or do I purchase that separately? can you recommend brands and where to purchase ??????????????I am confused about the addition of curcumin….
beberlydixon e mail beverlyadixon@gmail.com
- AVM Survivor
  
  Tumeric has curcumin naturally. The tumeric you see in the grocery store is lacking in curcumin. This is because it has been processed to remove the curcumin to use as suppliments. In order to find the right tumeric it is important that it be organic and unprocessed.
  - BEVERLY DIXON
    
    WHERE DO I BUY ORGANIC AND UNPROCESSED TUMERIC?????
    - BEVERLY DIXON
      
      I live in Sacramento ca. Where can I shop for the best turmeric???? on line??????
      - AVM Survivor
        
        I order mine from amazon usually. Costs from $15-22 for a bulk package that lasts a while. Your local health food store likely carries it but it may be more expensive.
      - Turmeric Life
        
        Many thanks AVM Survivor for attempting to answer this post for us 😀
        Our Trusted Suppliers List will become an essential source for people seeking good Turmeric Powder & as our website grows our Suppliers List will grow too (especially for the US 🙂 ) >> http://turmericlife.com.au/where-to-buy-turmeric-powder/
      - AVM Survivor
        
        I’m on the east coast so I can’t be of help in sourcing it locally.
    - Karen Mitchell
      
      Grow it yourself. If not look in heath stores
    - TTeddy
      
      Grow it yourself!
      - NedraE_eastTN
        
        That takes too long and I kill a lot of plants.
      - Turmeric Life
        
        We suggest you have a look through our trusted supplier list – turmeric powder is best if you want to make the Golden Paste recipe above 😀
BEVERLY DIXON

waiting FOR A REPLY SO I can purchase the right tumeric
- Turmeric Life
  
  HI Beverly. Did you have a look at our Trusted Suppliers Page? >> http://turmericlife.com.au/where-to-buy-turmeric-powder/#1438902815928-7c522a6d-00b9) <> http://turmericlife.com.au/start-here/turmeric-faq/ As this website grows, our list of Trusted Suppliers will also become more extensive (particularly for the US) so make sure you Sign Up to our Newsletter to be kept informed as to who’s Turmeric & Turmeric Products we recommend.
Karen Mitchell

While I love Turmeric and use it every day for my family (including pets) I’m skeptical with giving black pepper to my pets. In my resources I’ve found that pepper can irritate a dog’s stomach and GI tract so pepper is not the best additive to increase bio-availability of turmeric for dogs. What evidence have you got which proves otherwise? I cannot recommend this paste to members if it’s going to do more harm than good.
- Turmeric Life
  
  Doug English (Vet) reply to this (& you can find it under Turmeric FAQs >> http://turmericlife.com.au/start-here/turmeric-faq/ under the heading “IS BLACK PEPPER GOING TO MAKE MY PET’S GASTRIC UPSET WORSE?”
  “Digestion and intestinal health are improved by black pepper. Hydrochloric acid is necessary for digesting proteins and
  other food components.
  
  Most digestive difficulties are the result of a lack of hydrochloric acid rather than too much. Black pepper stimulates the taste buds and alerts the stomach to increase hydrochloric acid secretion, improving digestion.
  
  Without adequate amounts, undigested food can sit in the stomach for prolonged periods, leading to heartburn and indigestion. Undigested food may also pass into the intestines where it can become a food source for unfriendly bacteria, producing gas, irritation, diarrhea or constipation.
  
  Black pepper can act as a diuretic, reducing bloating in the intestinal tract where it promotes digestive health through its
  antioxidant effects. The outer layer of the peppercorn can even stimulate the breakdown of fat cells, releasing energy and keeping you slim.”
  Our Recommendation? Trial it – with and without.
cooperpete

The amount of pepper for dogs is safe. See Rodney Habib on Facebook for answers
- Pia Pollo
  
  http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-for-dogs/how-to-feed-turmeric-for-dogs/
- TTeddy
  
  Ummm, all the answers are here on this site. Where do you think Rodney get’s his info from? Rodney is an admired advocate.
Karen Creighton

I love the sound of this paste – have you tried it with Cayenne pepper instead of black pepper. The reason I ask is – as a herbalist – for humans! I add cayenne to a lot of formulea that I want to make more powerful and just thought it would work well, any reason to not use it? Karenx
- Mike Turner
  
  Piperine and Curcumin go hand in hand
  
  As you probably know approximately 5% of the spice turmeric is composed of an active compound called curcumin, about 5% of black pepper by weight is comprised of this compound called piperine. Curcumin is responsible for the yellow color of turmeric and piperine for the pungent flavor of pepper. Piperine is a potent inhibitor of drug metabolism. One of the ways our liver gets rid of foreign substances is making them water soluble so they can be more easily excreted. But this black pepper molecule inhibits that process.
  Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/boosting-the-bioavailability-of-curcumin.html#ixzz3kAM6SFnV
- Turmeric Life
  
  We suggest using freshly ground pepper because you can control the freshness of the Piperine. Other peppercorns will also
  contain Piperine but the black peppercorns are the most economical and easiest to source.
  CAYENNE PEPPER is not suitable as a substitute – it is from the capsicum family and does not contain Piperine.
  Piperine is found in Black Peppercorns and is a potent inhibitor of drug metabolism. One of the ways our liver gets rid of foreign substances is making them water soluble so they can be more easily excreted. This black pepper molecule inhibits that process – ie. The Turmeric Golden Paste (curcumin) will stay in your system longer & have more chance at being absorbed.
  
  Please NOTE: – Piperine will also slow up other substances, allowing your body to
  absorb more, so remember to check with your Doctor if you are on regular
  medication. See this link for more info >> http://turmericlife.com.au/start-here/three-basic-ingredients-turmeric-benefits/
- Suzie Nunnally Clary
  
  I add things to my turmeric mix. Unless cayenne interferes with standard ingredients, it should be fine to add to, but not to substitute for, the pepper.
cheryl holland

Hi my horse has developed 2 small sarcoids around his bum can l use this as paste to rub on area or does it have to digested. Thank you for your time.
- Turmeric Life
  
  Hi Cheryl. Golden Paste is BEST taken ORALLY with food. You can apply the Golden Paste topically to the wound BUT makes sure there is NO Pepper as this will just irritate the skin. You may want to mix it with something to help it stay on the skin longer. Join our chat group on Facebook – the Turmeric User Group Here >> http://on.fb.me/1UBdnjw << & let them know that you are keen to add it topically too – they will give you some good tips. Also take some pics so you can monitor the progress of the sarcoids.
- TTeddy
  
  There is another paste “Superheal” by Phivo Christodoulou of Augustine Approved, you can make, or purchase to use topically. Here is the URL.
  
  http://store.augustineapproved.com/superheal
Liza Kendall Christian

Try pepper essential oil instead of pepper corns.
- Pia Pollo
  
  You need the Black peppercorns, From the website:
  
  BLACK PEPPER
  
  Peppercorns contain an enzyme called Piperine which goes to work in the stomach, slowing up the digestion of the turmeric. This allows time for the curcumin to be taken up into the blood stream.
  
  Freshly ground black pepper is best, but if you can’t manage to add the pepper at the last minute, that’s OK. Add a couple of extra grinds and try to keep your pepper coarse (chunky). Pepper will also store in the freezer or if it is encapsulated – such as in oil or in the golden paste. If using a lot, grind up coarsely with coffee grinder and store in small packs of ziplock bags for easy use.
  
  Fresh ground black peppercorns are recommended because you can control the freshness of the Piperine. Other peppercorns will also contain Piperine but the black peppercorns are the most economical and easiest to source. Do NOT use finely pre-ground black pepper (from pepper shakers) – it will have NO value.
  
  CAYENNE PEPPER is not suitable as a substitute – it is from the capsicum family and does not contain Piperine.
  
  http://turmericlife.com.au/start-here/three-basic-ingredients-turmeric-benefits/
  
  Please note: Piperine will also slow up other substances, allowing your body to absorb more, so remember to check with your Doctor if you are on regular medication.
  - Liza Kendall Christian
    
    Pepper nigrum is what is in black pepper essential oil. Thank you for the informative reply, Pia. Fantastic & most helpful.
    - Pia Pollo
      
      you are very welcome
      for the #TUG <3
Drew

Could you use coconut water instead of normal water? My dog LOVES coconut water so this might help her be more into it.
- Turmeric Life
  
  Hi Drew. Just checked with Doug English & yes, adding coconut water instead of normal water to the recipe will work fine. Let us know if your dog is happier with the result 😀
Tania Ratima

I want to add cinnamon and ginger into the heating process then manuka honey when it has cooled…………….
- Turmeric Life
  
  Hi Tania, Doug has OK’d the addition of cinnamon & ginger to the recipe (we recommend ceylon cinnamon – see Turmeric FAQs ( http://turmericlife.com.au/start-here/turmeric-faq/#1444960610332-d3729d7d-3b43 ) BUT he asserts there is NO need to add the honey. Dogs should NOT have honey added to their diet, fullstop & he believes that humans should limit their intake of anything with sugar or fructose in it. “I absolutely discourage intake of ANY sugar or sugar substitutes because that just adds more inflammation. Honey is WORSE than sugar. It is high in fructose and this causes problems. It is a taste addiction only, there are no benefits but many negatives; and I strongly discourage consuming it. Honey is good to apply topically but its consumption should be limited.”
  - Tania Ratima
    
    thanx, I like the comments and will take them on board
  - Jennifer
    
    Wow. This comment alone is making me question the rest of your “wisdom”. Honey has a lot of health benefits. It has been shown in repeated research to have antibacterial and antifungal properties, helps with allergies, it helps digest fat when combined with warm water, it’s a great way to maintain blood sugar levels, muscle recuperation and glycogen restoration after a workout, as well as regulating the amount of insulin in the body, as well as energy expenditure, it contains minerals and vitamins (including vitamin c, manganese, copper, and iron), Honey contains nutraceuticals, which are very effective for the removal of free radicals from the body. As a result, our body immunity is improved against many conditions, even potentially fatal ones like cancer or heart disease. But you are comparing it to sugar and calling it worse!? You may not want to add honey to this paste, but I certainly would not cut it out of your diet without some research of your own!
    - Turmeric Life
      
      Hi Jennifer. This is Dr Doug English’s reply to your questions on his wisdom regarding keeping the consumption of Honey to a minimum – “The solids in honey are from 95 to 99.9% sugars and all the other beneficial compounds are in very very small quantities and honey is not a significant source of them. Sugar and particularly fructose are the elephant in the room which has to be addressed. So consumption of honey is not recommended and the beneficial compounds can be more readily obtained from other foods! Most consume it for their sweet addiction and kid themselves that it is healthy.”
      
      I hope that adds some clarity on his decision to recommend NOT adding it to this recipe.
  - Jessica Alfarone
    
    I have a question about the honey — is there a different in health benefit in honey vs raw honey? Is there any health benefits to raw honey? I have heard it helps dogs build up a bit of an immunity to pollen type allergies?
    - TTeddy
      
      Yes, there is a difference in benefits and yes, there are health benefits!. Manuka Honey is the best there is and one needs to look for best quality.
      Do your research as dogs with any type of yeast infection should be given ANY foods with sugar!
    - Turmeric Life
      
      Hi Jessica. Doug English (vet) is not an advocate of using honey internally (topically for wounds is best) and definitely does not agree with feeding honey to dogs – you can read more here >> http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-golden-paste-honey-health-benefits/
    - Turmeric Life
      
      According to Doug English (Vet) you won’t find any ‘health’ benefits taken internally with either – check out the article he wrote here……. http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-golden-paste-honey-health-benefits/
- TTeddy
  
  What is the reason you would like to add Manuka Honey Tania? Did you want to treat something in particular?
  - Tania Ratima
    
    because I thought manuka honey was good for us. I am happy to just have it medicinally or topically………..suits me better too
    - Turmeric Life
      
      That’s great news Tania. Thanks for listening to Doug 😀
- Tania Ratima
  
  thanx for your reply, so ok hold the honey for medicinal or topical purposes only, thanx for telling me that as i am not a sweet person anyway and just take honey for well-being……………….won’t any more. won’t give it to dog either.
Birgit Flori

I would like to add the golden paste to my cats food. Is the pepper safe for cat consumption? Someone had mentioned on a Facebook post that it’s unsafe for cat consumption, however I could not find anything that substantiates that. Could you please verify?
- Turmeric Life
  
  Doug English, the veterinarian behind Turmeric Life has no problems with adding pepper to cat’s food. He suggests that it actually aids digestion in animals – you can read more here about pets & black pepper > http://turmericlife.com.au/start-here/turmeric-faq/#1444960572679-f0f37505-92b4 also we have a post on feeding turmeric to cats here > http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-for-animals/ I hope this helps
  - Birgit Flori
    
    It certainly does help, thank you for your reply.
Deb Shreddy

how much cinnamon and ginger can/should you add to the general recipe? How long will this keep in the freezer? If you add this to soups and other recipes, does the further cooking do any damage to the effects?
Thanks so much!
- Turmeric Life
  
  The addition of ginger would be to suit your own tastes & needs & we recommend using 1 tablespoon of ‘ceylon’ cinnamon in the recipe above if you want to add it – you can read more about cinnamon here > http://turmericlife.com.au/start-here/turmeric-faq/#1444960610332-d3729d7d-3b43 – Further cooking won’t damage the golden paste – many people make up the paste & then add it to their drinks, a meal or into something they are cooking.
  
  AS far as freezing it goes I’m guessing common sense prevails – some people suggest up to 6 months is OK but i would think most people would use it before this time anyway,
  - Deb Shreddy
    
    Thanks so much!! I figured as much on the freezing of it, just wanted to make sure.
    I will be starting to take this and also to give it to the dogs. I have a pure Wolf Sable Pom who has hip ‘dysplasia’ and some 3rd degree patellar luxation on the left side and 1st degree on the right side. I am thinking that the physical structure is what it is and cannot be changed, however, I do not want to do surgery unless absolutely necessary. Our vet just prescribed Carprofen because Ashes (our Pom) was becoming more and more lame on the left side and could not go up and down steps most of the time.
    
    Can you help me to understand how this will help him? is it just about the reduction of inflammation? we have gone gluten free in his food as well to help with reduction of inflammation as well.
    
    the R hip has some outward growth (no tumor but bone deformed) and I am not in the position to have a complete hip replacement for him.
    
    He is 6 years old in December so this is the best news I have ever read…we have tried the Glucosimine Condriton combination and he got icky poop from that so we went to the plain Glucosamine with no noticeable improvement.
    
    from what I have read (hours from your website and TUG) this seems like a pretty great option!!
    
    Thanks so much!
    - Turmeric Life
      
      Hi Deb. Hopefully by now you may have seen some improvement after feeding your turmeric to your dogs. Dr Doug English has a great article here on how turmeric can improve the health of animals >> http://turmericlife.com.au/doug-english-turmeric-for-animals/ AND its also worth listening to his radio interview talking about turmeric health benefits >> http://turmericlife.com.au/doug-english-turmeric-for-animals/turmeric-health-benefits-radio-interview/ Hope this helps answer your question.
Sue Schulz

I want to make capsules but not sure on how much of the ingredients I would need
- Pia Pollo
  
  http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-for-humans/how-to-make-turmeric-capsules/
  
  video:
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9qwKd9axic
Salty2

So when do we add the oil & pepper? After it’s cooked?
Sandra Johnson

Was thinking of buy just the taco turmeric powder would this b ok or not? If not which one should I buy and where would I b able to get it from please?
- Pia Pollo
  
  TL and TUG’s trusted supplieres: You can find the Turmeric Powder in any Asian, Health Food stores:
  
  http://turmericlife.com.au/where-to-buy-turmeric-powder/
TTeddy

Calcium oxalate which is found in Turmeric causes kidney/bladder stones. How does this recipe prevent them?
- Turmeric Life
  
  Calcium oxalate is common in many vegetables and fruit and while turmeric has a high %, the absolute amount is small in the quantities that we recommend. So, put another way, although Turmeric is high in oxalates the serving size is so small that a portion of GP may well be lower in oxalates that the food that it is eaten with.
Catherine Fillion

Hi, my dog (dachshund) had IVDD about 9 weeks ago and got back surgery (hemilaminectomy). It worked well. Unfortunately he did not get the fenestration while in surgery and he’s going through another disc episode. He is curently taking Gabapentin, Robaxin and Dexamethasone. Can I still give him the Golden Paste or not ? Thank you !
- Catherine Fillion
  
  Does anyone know ?
  - Turmeric Life
    
    Sorry for the delay getting back to you Catherine. We are busy on the website adding articles & creating monthly newsletters for our Turmeric Community. If you have a specific question regarding Turmeric (particularly if you want to check against medications or ailments that you or your animal may have), we suggest you join the Turmeric User Group (TUG) on Facebook >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/415313751866609/ – Please note that this is a closed members site & it may take them a short while to invite you into the group. The group is manned by volunteers who have a wide range of backgrounds that can help answer your question.
    
    WE also suggest that if your dog is on medication, or is suffering from an acute illness or condition, that you check with your pets medical practitioner before embarking upon a course of Turmeric. If you have trouble finding an answer on the TUG group please contact us directly at admin@turmericlife.com.au & I will endeavour to assist you further.
    - Catherine Fillion
      
      Thank you very much for your answer ! I will sure joint the FB group and also ask the surgeon 🙂
Edwina A. Halsey

Where can I get the right tumeric? And coconut oil?
- Turmeric Life
  
  Please check out our Trusted Suppliers page >> http://turmericlife.com.au/where-to-buy-turmeric-powder/ Many of these suppliers have both turmeric & coconut oil for sale & these are products that Doug English & his trusted Turmeric User Group on Facebook have sampled, tried & buy from. These businesses also support this website & Doug’s research through advertising with us.
- Marie Schmude
  
  EBAY, that is where I purchased it.
  - Marie Schmude
    
    The health food stores also sell it, however they JACK the price up.
Jamie Comer

I happened to buy Tumeric Powder at Trader Joe’s recently, not sure what I planned on doing with it, but I bought it knowing it was good for me. My dog had Degenerative Myelopath, mand I found this page via someone who said it helped her dog a lot! Do you know if Trader Joe’s is a good one? I know their Olive Oil made it on the list when the fake olive oil list came out.
- Turmeric Life
  
  We have our Trusted Supplier list here >> http://turmericlife.com.au/where-to-buy-turmeric-powder/ These are the products we trust & personally trial & in return they support our website & Doug’s research. I suggest you look on this list.
Mary Gliss

which is preferable coconut oil or the extra virgin olive oil? I know it does say you can use either
Teresa Martin

after u make the paste how do u eat it and how much a day
- Turmeric Life
  
  Read this link for more info > http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-for-humans/turmeric-dosage/ The main message is to start small & build up – a healthy person will require less each day compared with one that is combatting ailments or an illness.
The Warmonger

i making with natural honey 2 of turmeric. 1 of ginger and 1/5 black peper ,honey and olive oil, and mix it. each morning on empty stomach.
- Turmeric Life
  
  Hi. The addition of ginger is great BUT Doug always asserts there is NO need to add the honey. He believes that humans should limit their intake of anything with sugar or fructose in it. “I absolutely discourage intake of ANY sugar or sugar substitutes because that just adds more inflammation. Honey is WORSE than sugar. It is high in fructose and this causes problems. It is a taste addiction only, there are no benefits but many negatives; and I strongly discourage consuming it. Honey is good to apply topically but its consumption should be limited.”
  For this reason we would suggest you leave the honey out AND it’s always better to take the GP with some food – have you tried mixing it with natural yoghurt? Personally I find this to be the easiest way to take turmeric & gain maximum benefits.
Holly Morris

Hi I don’t know if the question has been asked before but would gp help with a very hormonal mare. She isn’t moody or nasty but is coming into season at the drop of a hat even in the winter months. She is very flirty with other horses and is constantly spraying herself everywhere. I just wondered if it would help to regulate her.
Regards holly
- Turmeric Life
  
  Hi Holly, apologies for the delay…this is what one of our trusted admin members (Tegan Ford) had to say on this matter > “I would suggest this mare needs to have a scan done to make sure she doesn’t have anything going on in her reproductive system that shouldn’t be there. IE Ovarian cysts/tumours etc. That would explain the symptoms. There are lots of herbal supplements that can be used for moody or cycling mares. Chaste Tree Berry is one that comes to mind. But I don’t think Turmeric will help, especially if there is a cyst etc.”
Josh

What is the yield on the above recipe? How much paste will I end up with if I follow this recipe?
- Turmeric Life
  
  Josh, it is totally dependent and how many & how much are taking the GP at the time. For some it will last a week – eg my household with 2 adults taking 1 teaspoon morn & night lasts just over a week. Hope this helps
  - TTeddy
    
    That’s not what he’s asking. He’s asking “How much paste will I end up with if I follow this recipe”?
Moo Hansford

Hi! I have a Male rat with a Tumor 🙁 he is over 2 years old so I don’t want to put him through an operation. I would like to give this to him but not sure of the dosage. Any advice would be great 🙂 Thank you!
- HermeticWonderer
  
  I read your question and thought I’d reply. We had two female rats that developed mamorey gland tumors when they were over two years as well. They seemed to respond well to mushroom powder balls I would make with almond butter & flax seed oil. I also tried hydrogen peroxide in their water which they didn’t care for as well. You can definitely give them the turmeric I’d put it in almond butter or something yummy. If I qohls have known then I would also use CBD oils – non psychoactive cannabinoids which work AMAZINGLY against tumor growth. We lost our first little girl suddenly after she succumbed to tumors on her abdomen. There are typically two types of rat tumors – ones with a hard casing surrounding them, cut off from blood supply & ones which are soft and pliable & usually connected to the blood supply. These get huge & can actually rip or tear. I took care of our second rat night and day for months, she was my little baby. But I really wish I had decided to go in and have her assisted put to sleep earlier because they can have horrible ripping of their skin around the tumors, they step into them with their clawed feet. I know this is horrific, we went through it, and I would never wish it on anyone!! But if it’s still a small tumor you can add supplements that will really help him!! And you can change around his cage so he can get around comfortably if it is in his way. Much love!!
- Turmeric Life
  
  Hi Moo. Hopefully you’ve seen a vet first but yes, GP can be fed to your rat. It’s best to start with a small amount, even if you add it watered down via a syringe. We had a reader give it to their guinea pig (you can read more info here >> http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-for-animals-bumblefoot-guinea-pig/) & they may have some good suggestions that can help you with your animal. I hope this helps.
Kim Des Lauriers Kazee

Can you add to gelatin? I am also looking to add plain gelatin to my diet
- Turmeric Life
  
  It may be a good idea to ask this question amongst the Turmeric User Group on Facebook as they have many people chatting about different ways & combinations of using Golden Paste. The link is here >> http://on.fb.me/1UBdnjw
tracy

I want to infuse cinnamon and ginger powders to my turmeric paste with some raw honey, does anyone know quantities I should add?
- Turmeric Life
  
  Doug English does not believe that honey should be added to this recipe – read more here >> http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-golden-paste-honey-health-benefits/
Byron Shutt

I just read that cayenne pepper can be an alternative to black pepper. True?
- TTeddy
  
  False.
- Turmeric Life
  
  There are some more details on why we use ‘cracked black pepper’ here Byron >> http://turmericlife.com.au/start-here/three-basic-ingredients-turmeric-benefits/
ashley sherry

Can I use recipe as a rub for my skin?
- Duff McDuffee
  
  I suspect it would dye your skin yellow, which is probably not the effect you are looking for.
  - Turmeric Life
    
    It doesn’t dye or stain the skin apparently Duff
- TTeddy
  
  Yes you can. You will need to use water and toner afterwards
- Turmeric Life
  
  Yes you can – we suggest you don’t add to skin with the pepper though
Sarah Sunny Elliott

Thanks for this recipe! It has made prep time for my dogs’ meals much faster! Only question I have: it seems once the paste is refrigerated that the oil separates and forms a hard crust on top. Any recommendations on this?
- Turmeric Life
  
  Just remix it when you go to serve it….you can make it without the recommended oils BUT you will need to ensure you take the GP with food that contain oils
Barbara Butler

Can this paste be given to cats also?
- Turmeric Life
  
  Absolutely !!! – Read these articles to help….
  – http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-for-animals/
  – http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-for-cats-new-year-miracle/
  – http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-for-cats-how-to-syringe-feed-golden-paste-to-a-cat/ (this one has a humorous angle)
johannjohann

How do you use this and for what is it good?
Applying on skin or eating etc etc.?
- TTeddy
  
  Do you not know how to navigate around a website?
  At the top of THIS page is a menu..knock yourself out!
- Turmeric Life
  
  Hi Johann – I suggest you ‘start here’ >> http://turmericlife.com.au/start-here/
  Best taken internally as in the recipe above

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