7 Cream of Tartar Health Benefits {BONUS Recipes Too}

After smoking a cigarette, it takes 48 to 72 hours for your body to remove the nicotine.  This is part of the reason it is so hard to quit smoking.  The lingering nicotine keeps the cravings coming on strong!  That’s where Cream of Tartar comes in handy, because it flushes nicotine out of your body quickly (while costing 75% less than a pack of Nicorette).

Don’t smoke?  Don’t click back!  There are other health benefits that will definitely apply to you below!

But first…

What Is Cream of Tartar?

Cream of Tartar (also known as Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate) is an acid produced in the process of making wine.  You often see cream of tartar used in recipes to speed up the process of stiffening egg whites (such as in meringues or whipped cream) or to delay sugar crystals from forming in syrups.  I will share some of my favorite recipes at the end of the post, but lets discuss the health benefits of cream of tartar first…

Cream of Tartar Helps You Quit Smoking

Cream of Tartar is excellent and cleaning nicotine out of your system, but it may even make you hate the taste of cigarettes.  The best way to consume Cream of Tartar, if you are using it to quit smoking, is by mixing it with orange juice (and NOT the kind from concentrate!).  Why orange juice?  Because of the high levels of Vitamin C found in it.  Smoking cigarettes tends to lower your body’s vitamin C stores.  Plus, vitamin C has been shown to aid in flushing the nicotine out of your body.  Start by mixing 1/2  a teaspoon of Cream of Tartar into a glass of orange juice, and drink it every evening for a full month.

But wait until you see what Cream of Tartar can do for your joints and skin on the next page…

Cream of Tartar Reduces Arthritis Pain

Do you suffer from stiff joints or Arthritis pain?  Cream of Tartar is rich in magnesium, which is excellent at reducing inflammation.  Try bathing twice a day in a warm bath with 2 TB Cream of Tartar and 3 TB Epsom Salt.

If your pain is just in one location (such as your wrist or ankle), you can cut the ingredients in half and soak your painful joint in a warm bucket of water with 1 TB Cream of Tartar and 1.5 TB Epsom Salt instead.

Cream of Tartar Relieves UTI’s

Since Cream of Tartar is acidic, it has the ability to alter the pH level of your urine, which can relieve Urinary Tract Infections (or UTI’s).  Bacteria do not thrive well in acidic environments, which is why this remedy works so well.  Just mix 1 cup of warm water with 1.5 teaspoons Cream of Tartar and add a couple of drops of lemon juice.  Drink this twice a day for maximum results.

Cream of Tarter Removes Acne

Another advantage of the acidic pH is that Cream of Tarter is excellent for clearing up Acne.  All you do is mix 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar into 8 ounces of orange juice or water, and let it works it magic internally within your body.  After several days of drinking this combination, the bacteria and toxins that create Acne will be flushed out of your system. 

Cream of Tartar Lowers Blood Pressure

Many people don’t realize that their potassium levels are low, which increases their risk of high blood pressure.  Luckily, there is an easy fix for this!  There is 16,500 milligrams of potassium in just 100 grams of cream of tartar.  So if your high blood pressure is a result of a potassium deficiency, try drinking a glass of warm water with 1 tsp Cream of Tartar mixed in every night.

Cream of Tartar Cures Heartburn

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You can immediately soothe pain caused by heartburn and help to alkalize your body by adding cream of tartar to your diet.  Begin by drinking a glass of warm water mixed with a 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar.

Cream of Tartar Reduces Gallbladder Pain & Gallstones

cream of tartar home remedy for gallstones

Over 30 million Americans suffer from Gallbladder pain and Gallstones every year.  Roughly 75% of gallstones are made of cholesterol.  People have reported great results by drinking a combination of 2 TB lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 cup of warm water.  Try drinking this mixture every morning for 5 days, and see how you feel!