Chinese herbalists say that the spices ginger and cardamom are ‘restoratives’, which means they enliven your metabolism by creating heat and energy. Try my recipe for this ‘metabolic tonic’ to stimulate the circulation – it’s particularly recommended for that dreaded ‘I’ve-gotta-cold-coming-on’ feeling.
Metabolic Tonic:
5 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
2 one-centimetre (1/2 inch) slices of fresh ginger
½ teaspoon cardamom seeds
½ teaspoon whole cloves
3 cups water
Combine all the ingredients, and simmer until the tonic reduces slightly. Strain and drink hot, adding a dash of honey if you wish.
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