Ayurveda's number one mucus destroyer. Relieves food stagnation in the upper GI when used in cooking or tea.
This close relative to black pepper is equally fiery but softer and less irritating. Used as a respiratory and digestive tonic, or to increase the heart rate.
Flushes membranes and opens sinuses. Wakes up the mind.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’