Astringent– tag –

Nutmeg is a spice at its best for flavouring and scenting a dish, and it is looked to in particular for stomach and intestinal trouble brought on by cold. Added in the right amount, it lifts the taste and warms you from the inside.

Lotus seed is said to support the Spleen and Kidney and settle the mind. It suits times when digestion is weak or when you feel emotionally unsteady.

Pomegranate is held to produce fluids and ease a dry throat, which is useful in dry seasons and when the heat leaves your throat dry. It moistens the body while also holding in loose stools, which supports settling the gut.

Lemon is a fruit known for its sourness, and it moistens the body and eases a dry throat. It suits heat and dryness, and can be looked to for recovering from tiredness and for refreshing you.

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