It’s often difficult to find herbal recipes that are supportive and enjoyable to munch on. This is especially true if you have children who need everyday nourishment and tend to avoid any type of herbal preparations you make. I find that turmeric pastilles can be a perfect solution to this problem as they’re quick to make and quick to take. Now, you ask, “what are pastilles?”
Pastilles are sometimes described as candies or lozenges, but they’re actually a traditional herbal recipe made up of powdered herbs and a sweet, gooey ingredient — like honey or maple syrup — to hold the herbs together. This speedy and easy recipe is so wonderful when you need a prompt bit of support, either on the go or before/after meals.
The kicker is you won’t see any wrinkled noses from the kids!
I love sharing this recipe for turmeric bites as it only requires a few ingredients. Whether you’re new to working with herbs at home, or just want a fast and simple recipe to add to your collection, pastilles may be exactly what you’re looking for. Pastilles are also a great way to integrate nurturing herbs into your diet so you’re able to boost your holistic health on the daily.
I so often get the questions, “what are pastilles?” and “what are pastilles made of?” that I’ve included the world of pastilles in my special, in-depth online course, Herbal Kitchen Remedy Solutions.
This recipe below gives you a little sneak peek into the magic of these herbal solutions.
What Are Pastilles Good For?
The main star of these earthy pastilles is turmeric; a bitter herb that’s nourishing and supportive for the digestive tract, joints, and allergies. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for millennia and is so great for starting a cascade of beneficial digestive events.
Bitter herbs stimulate the production of saliva in the mouth, encouraging salivary enzymes to start breaking food down. The bitter taste also encourages the creation and excretion of bile from the gallbladder, which lends a helping hand to digestion in the stomach. Excess bile also aids the digestion of fat, triggering the creation of healthy hormones.
A little bit of bitter goes a long way, so you don’t need to shift your daily routine too much to ensure that you’re getting that balancing and boosting effect for your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. You may also find that consistently having a small amount of bitter herbs may change your feelings toward the acrid flavor.
Once your taste buds acclimate and your body feels supported by the effects, you may even start to crave the bitter!
Turmeric can also be helpful for pesky allergy season when noses are running and the sneezing is relentless. Due to turmeric’s ability to moderate the body’s reaction to pollen, it’s known to stabilize and reduce the severity of these seasonal reactions.
This recipe also includes a bit of ginger, which belongs to the same family as turmeric (Zingiberaceae) and also has an affinity for our GI tracts. Both herbs have a warming, stimulating sensation that gets our blood pumping and our digestion moving.
Since both of these herbs elicit a drying effect in the body, I’ve included a bit of powdered marshmallow for its moistening properties. This tempers the warm, dry energy of turmeric and creates harmony in the blend, bringing balance to the body.
Turmeric Bites
What are pastilles made of? I truly don’t know if this turmeric pastilles recipe could get any easier. The turmeric and ginger both nourish the digestive tract and can even quell any digestive issues that may occur before, during, or after mealtime. They’re easy to take, easy to store, and convenient to travel with. You’ll be popping these turmeric bites into your daily regimen in no time!
Turmeric Bites
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix honey and powdered herbs together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Pour out a small amount of powdered marshmallow root onto wax paper.
- Use a chopstick or spoon to take dough out of the bowl and roll the dough in the marshmallow root using your hands (this is helpful for preventing dough from sticking to your hands).
- Create quarter-sized balls and place on a plate.
- Set bites out on the counter to dry or place bites on a baking sheet and allow to dry in the oven. Set your oven to its lowest setting (even just the pilot light will work) so the honey dries out. (Important: you don’t want to cook or bake them, you just want to dry them out.)
- Once dry, store them in a jar with a lid and take 2-3x/day or as necessary.
Conclusion
This is one of the many recipes I love to teach as it takes minimal effort and is so simple to work into a routine. If you’re interested in learning more about how you can herbify your kitchen and make delicious health-boosting treats the whole family can enjoy, you might want to take a peek at the Herbal Kitchen Remedy Solutions.
This online course dives deep into how to use a large variety of culinary herbs and spices to transform your kitchen into a nurturing and nourishing home apothecary. I hope to see you there!
More Resources
Enjoyed this blog post and turmeric pastilles recipe? Check out some other herbal goodies that include turmeric!
Healing Benefits of Turmeric
Natural Decongestant: Turmeric Honey
Turmeric Recipe Roundup
I take turmeric capsules for arthritis but to cook with it I have not. I would love to incorporate good healing herbs in my cooking. Thank you so much for this recipe. I will be trying it soon.
reading the recipe i am confused. do you add the marshmallow root to the main mix then add extra for the roll or save it for the roll. it’s not clear to me.
Use extra for the rolling
I added a little fine ground black pepper (as I understand it, it helps the body absorb and increases benefits of turmeric). We like spicy foods (as long as they’re not painfully spicy lol). I also rolled it in pure dark cocoa powder. Have to say, my 3 young adults kids like them and accept to eat them for their benefits. Thank you Kami. 💖
No black pepper?
Many of my elder clients don’t do well with black pepper, it is too hot
Yummmm…
I love to watch the videos. This one will be a wonderful video. Just a suggestion. Love and peace. Amy
These sound wonderful!