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In Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) many of the above spices are known as "warming spices". I think this
is because by thinning the blood they increase a person's blood circulation, which in turn speeds up the
metabolism and makes a person feel warmer.
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My family was really cold one late evening at Disneyland, but as soon as we ate some churros we all warmed
up. We did not know why at the time, but later realized it was because the churros were dipped in sugar
with cinnamon, a spice high in blood thinning compounds and one of the key warming spices discussed
frequently in Ayurvedic medicine.
One of my children has had trouble with night sweats, so we put him on a diet that, among other changes,
limited the amount of salicylates he consumed. That seemed to help him stay much cooler at night.
Fruits high in salicylates include
Raisins
Prunes
Cherries
Cranberries
Blueberries
Grapes
Strawberries
Tangerines
Oranges
Other substances high in salicylates:
Chewing gum
Honey
Peppermints
Vinegar
Wine
Cider
Though there are some exceptions, in general most meat, fish, dairy, grains and vegetable foods are not high in
salicylates. Many types of fish do however have blood thinning properties due to their omega-3 fatty acid
content, as noted below.
Chinese food is often prepared with many warming spices, such as ginger and garlic. One morning, after having
Chinese food for dinner the night before, I was barefoot in the kitchen and stepped on a sharp pieces of glass
from a broken glass storage bowl. The actual cut was very small, but the amount of blood loss was quite scary. I
tried applying direct pressure to the wound but that didn't help. My foot only stopped bleeding after I ate a bowl
of vitamin K rich lettuce.
A 2001 study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found the salicylate content of organic foods to be
higher than conventional foods. So if you are salicylate sensitive or have unexplained easy bleeding issues, you
may want to experiment and see if you feel better by not eating organic foods.
Ayurvedic Notes
About Saffron
Saffron's use is ancient. Saffron-based pigments have been found in 50,000 year-old paintings in northwest Iran.
It conjures romance, royalty, and delicacy wherever it appears. Alexander the Great bathed in saffron to cure
battle wounds. Cultivated saffron emerged in late Bronze Age Crete, bred from its wild precursor by selecting for
unusually long stigmas making the plant sterile. Called Kumkum or Kesar in Ayurveda, it also appears as an
important medicinal herb in many ancient texts including Ayurveda, Unani, and Chinese Medicine.
Cooling Blood Purifier
Saffron is a nourishing purifier that invigorates and moves the blood while cooling it. Saffron breaks up blood
clots and clears liver stagnation. While most blood movers are heating, saffron is unique among blood movers