Ginger and cinnamon are exotic spices that are used in the cuisine of all regions of the world. They add incredible taste qualities to food.
Apart from this use, their use as herbs with healing properties is no less important, especially against colds during the cold winter months. Taken separately, the two spices have strong antiviral and antibacterial properties and can be used alone.
Ginger tea is very good for stimulating blood circulation, boosting immunity, for runny noses and sinusitis, for coughs and sore throats.
Cinnamon is also recommended when viruses and colds attack us. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, the spice is used as a warming and immunity-stimulating agent at the first symptoms of a viral attack or in the presence of an upper respiratory tract infection.
The combination of ginger and cinnamon is a real immunostimulating bomb that is able to fight even severe consequences of viral infections such as breathing problems due to severe bronchitis or pneumonia.
The possibilities of ginger and cinnamon when used in tandem have been known to people for a long time and Ayurveda actively takes advantage of them in its healing practices.
According to ancient medicinal practice, dried or fresh ginger is the best remedy for colds. Its action is enhanced when combined with other herbs and spices.
One of these highly effective combinations is in Yogi Tea. Its main ingredients are ginger and cinnamon in a ratio of 3 grains of ginger and 1 stick of cinnamon per cup of tea, and their effect is emphasized by the addition of 2 grains or pods of cardamom and black pepper. It has a strong warming effect.
For a persistent cough with secretions, Ayurveda recommends tea from grated ginger and cinnamon powder. All you need is 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, a pinch of cinnamon powder and a cup of boiling water. To make the drink pleasant in taste and honey can be added. It is taken 2-3 times a day.
In folk medicine in most Eastern and Western countries there are also suggestions for effective drinks based on ginger and cinnamon.
In Greece, the combination of ginger and cinnamon is varied with many more popular herbs that vary by region. Most often they add chamomile and lemon. And sometimes some kind of concentrate.
An even more interesting suggestion is from the Vietnamese. They make something like a soup out of chicken broth, fish sauce, some meat and noodles, and the ginger and cinnamon spices are often enhanced by coriander, cloves, anise, and garlic. The goal is to give the body as strong a shock dose of vitamins as possible.
See also how to help cure yourself if you have purulent angina with this lemon and ginger mixture - Health.
