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Mitsuba is said to ease cold and coughs brought on by wind-cold, and to improve the circulation of qi. Added to a clear soup or a hotpot, its distinctive fresh aroma lifts the whole dish. As well as warming the body, it enriches the colour and flavour of a dish, so it works across a great many of them.

Myoga is said to encourage sweating and settle the circulation of qi. Bringing it in during muggy weather helps refresh the body. Used as a garnish on chilled somen or cold tofu, its aroma comes forward and adds freshness.

Leek is said to have the power to warm the body and to help ease trouble brought on by cold. Added to a hotpot or a soup its natural sweetness spreads, and it warms you to the core. Grilled, its sweetness and roasted aroma come forward and lift the whole dish.

Coriander is said to encourage sweating and settle the circulation of qi. In muggy weather or when your appetite drops, adding it to a soup or a salad brings a fresh flavour.

Shiso is said to improve the circulation of qi and help settle the gut gently. When you want to warm a cold body, try bringing it into a soup or a hotpot.

Ginger is said to warm the body and ease trouble brought on by cold. It can be looked to for caring for the throat and gut while helping the appetite. On a cold day, add it to a soup or a simmered dish and make something that warms you to the core.