In winter there are some warming herbs and spices that warm us from the inside out and are great when you want to warm up with a tea or a delicious meal after a long walk. Despite the heat in the house, women especially often suffer from cold hands and feet or cold that permeates the whole body and sometimes even a comfortable blanket doesn’t help. Here the heat should come from the inside, that is, from the outside of the body. Heating herbs and spices can help you warm up inside. Now we would like to tell you which ones you can use for this purpose.
Ginger
Ginger is an incredibly powerful and warming root that can be used in many ways. It contains the essential oil gingerol which, among other things, can promote blood circulation. Through improved blood circulation, vessels with poor blood circulation, such as those found in the hands and feet, can be dilated and warmed. So it can Ginger It helps against the cold through its pungent substances. For this purpose, ginger tea with other spices or added to vegetables or soups is suitable.
Chili
Chili pepper can have a similar effect to ginger. Responsible for the warming effect is the hot substance capsaicin. This can bind to the receptors in our body responsible for the sensation of heat and thus transmit the information “heat/heat”. You’re probably familiar with the phenomenon that particularly spicy foods can make you sweat on your forehead, because chili peppers can actually warm you up a little. In case of muscle tension and pain, hot plasters or chilli creams are sometimes used, as these can promote blood circulation and warm the affected part of the body, which can lead to relaxation. This means that chili pepper can be ideal in all dishes or… T-shirts be used.
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Rosemary
Above all, rosemary can have a toning, circulation-stimulating and blood circulation-promoting effect. In TCM it is used for internal colds and low blood pressure. The camphor and cineole contained in it may be responsible for this effect. Rosemary can be used as a tea or spice in all kinds of dishes or as a bath additive. A warm bath can increase the warming effect and promote blood circulation.
Pfeffer
Pepper can also help us with the cold thanks to its spiciness. Here the ingredient peperina is responsible for the warming effect. Like capsaicin or gingerol, it promotes blood circulation. Pepper can also support the production of our happy hormone, serotonin. Pepper can be used with any dish, but also with tea or Muesli be added.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a very ancient and popular spice made from the bark of the cinnamon tree. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) we talk about the thermal effect. This is how it should be Cinnamon They have warming properties and can be used in case of cold feet and hands, low blood pressure and a general feeling of cold. Cinnamon can be used in any tea, coffee or even just one golden milk be added. It is also suitable for a hot breakfast with oatmeal Cinnamon frightening. Basically, most Christmas spices are said to have a warming effect. Cloves, cardamom, anise and allspice can also have a warming effect and can be combined into a tea or golden milk
Basil
THE Basil Not only does it taste incredibly good, but it also has a warming effect. Essential oils such as euganol, estragole and linalool not only chase away colds, but are also said to stimulate the mind and brighten the mood. Basil can be used in salads, soups and vegetable dishes but also in tea.
chives
In TCM the chives Used for internal cold and cold feet. It can also be used in cases of hypothermia and at the onset of a cold to warm the body from the inside. Thanks to its pungent substances, chives can promote blood circulation and have a stimulating effect. In salads, with vegetables or as pasta, chives can be eaten regularly to keep the cold away
Timiano
Last but not least, we would like this Timiano mentioned as a warming medicinal herb. Traditionally, thyme is used in cold, damp conditions. Thyme is said to have a balancing effect and bring the digestive system into harmony. Thyme can be used as a herbal tea, in salads, in vegetable dips or as a bath additive. You can also use it to make thyme oil.
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