Warming Herbs and Spices A-Z

eliseinherbaland Jan 31 2024

What is a warming herb?

Without inserting too much technicality, simply put, warming herbs and spices are those that possess properties known for tbeir internal warming effects on the body.

A few common known uses for warming herbs are to possibly help with ridding dampness from the body, fatigue, poor circulation, digestion, detox, metabolism and weight loss!

Just for fun!

I'll begin the adventure!

Here is an incomprehensive list of warming herbs!

A Ajwain, Anise, Allspice, Arnica, Aleppo

B Black Pepper, Basil, Bay Leaf

C Cayenne. Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom, Cumino

D Devil's Claw

E Espelette

F Fennel (can act as both warming and cooling)

G Ginger, Garlic, Ginseng

H Horseradish, Habanero

I Ingwar, Italian Oregano

J Juniper, Jalepeno

K Kava, Kalonji

L Lemongrass

M Myrrh, Mustard

N Nutmeg O Oregano, Onion

P Paprika, Piper nigrumis,

Q Quassia

R Rosemary, Red Ginseng

S Star Anise, Saffron, Sassafras

T Turmeric, Thyme

U Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle), Urfa Biber

V Valerian

W White Pepper, Wasabi

X Xylopia aethiopica (technically is the shrub itself but the dried fruits and seeds are used as a black pepper substitute)

Y Yerba Santa, Yarrow (is actually both warming and cooling)

Z Zedoary

Happy venturing!!

-Elise's Adventures In Herbaland©