Spices – such as ginger, turmeric, garlic, cardamom, cloves, saffron, chilies, oregano ( ajwain ). Fresh Ginger or dried Ginger (soonth)- The warming effect of ginger makes it a natural decongestant, making it the best remedy for cold. No wonder, your grandma asks you to drink ginger tea when you are down with cold. It can even cure disorders of circulatory and respiratory systems, allergies, heart problems, high cholesterol and sexual deficiencies. Ginger reduces joint pain, fever, helps improves nausea, controls spasms of intestinal. Ginger stimulates digestive enzymes. Its helps digest proteins. Add it in your teas vegetable juices herbal infusions Traditional winter sweets and pickles have a fair amount of ginger in it