I start with a Green Tea. Then add the following:
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
Each of these has properties that range from gastrointestinal to immuno-stimulant. They work with the body's natural metabolic system to keep it warm and functional. The herbs mostly affect the stomach and spleen, but also enters the liver and kidneys. They have qualities that dispel damp and are premier herbs easy to add to food and drink.
The cinnamon, called Gui Zhi, in Chinese, is a wonderful strengthening agent that moves the blood and energy of the system. Try just a pinch of each in a cup of green tea in the morning or just before meals. Green tea doesn't have the caffeine that coffee contains and it sure beats those "super energy drinks" being sold to the American public. Both the bark and the twigs are used in Chinese medicine. Like I said before, use just a pinch. Enjoy!!
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