Staying Warm When Winter is Cold

Staying Warm When Winter is Cold: "Culinary herbs that make us feel warmer and improve circulation include: Black pepper (Piper nigrum), a member of the Piperaceae (Pepper) Family. It has antiseptic, and antioxidant properties.
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), a member of the Zingiberaceae (Ginger) Family. It improves mental alertess and enhances the digestabilty of starches. It is an expectorant, helping one to get rid of mucus obstructing the respiratory passages.
Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens), a member of the Solanaceae (Nightshade) Family. It is rich in vitamin C, and helps relieve chills, coughs and congestion. It is an antioxidant and antiseptic.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) is a member of the Lauraceae (Laurel) Family. It helps dry dampness in the body and warms people that are always cold and suffering from poor circulation. Cinnamon is antiseptic and an excellent digestive tonic.
Garlic (Allium sativum), a member of the Liliaceae (Lily) Family, helps one be more resistant to infection. Garlic is a potent vasodilator and improves circulation by helping to prevent the blood from clumping together."

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