What Is Moon Milk? Calm Your Body And Mind With This Traditional Ayurvedic Beverage

Moon Milk is a traditional Ayurvedic beverage known for its stress-relieving properties. It is widely consumed as a calming drink, especially before bedtime. The beverage is typically prepared with a combination of herbs, including ashwagandha, which is well-regarded for its adaptogenic benefits. The rich flavour of warming spices along with its creamy texture, make Moon Milk the perfect comforting drink when you need to unwind and relieve stress.

What are the benefits of drinking Moon Milk?

Healthline states, “Moon milk gets several of its benefits from its key ingredient, ashwagandha, a herb native to India, the Middle East, and Africa. Ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, and antioxidant effects. When consumed as a supplement or in a beverage like moon milk, it may help to: Manage stress and anxiety: The plant may help to build a resistance to stress, Improve quality of sleep: The leaves of the plant contain the compound triethylene glycol, which promotes sleep induction, and may also help treat insomnia.”

Ingredients to make Moon Milk

• 2 cups oat milk
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground ashwagandha
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• pinch of black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions for making Moon Milk

• Heat a small saucepan over medium heat
• Add all ingredients in order starting with the oat milk and ending with adding the maple syrup.
• Whisk until combined. Once the moon milk starts to bubble, reduce heat to low and simmer for around 10-15 minutes
• Froth milk with frothing wand (optional)
• Pour into a mug and enjoy.

(Recipe credit: cookingwithparita.com)