NATURAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SPICES
Just as there are foods that are natural inflammatory agents, there are also spices that reduce inflammation and can have a similar effect to conventional inflammatory medication.
CHILI PEPPER
Chili pepper is one of the most widely studied and important natural ingredients worth mentioning for its anti-inflammatory properties. The chemical that is responsible for the anti-inflammatory properties of chili pepper is capsaicin. This chemical makes up about 12 percent of the chili pepper. It intercepts inflammatory pathways, much in the same way as NSAIDs. This causes a numbing effect and reduces inflammation.
TURMERIC
Turmeric is another anti-inflammatory herb that has been demonstrated to reduce inflammation in the body. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. It is also useful for treating wounds, infections, and the common cold.
GINGER
Ginger is a favorite spice used in many foods around the world. It is used for many conditions, including an upset stomach, headaches, and some infections. Still, it is also one of the best anti-inflammatory herbs.
CINNAMON
Cinnamon is not only one of the most popular spices for cookies, bread, and baked goodies; it is also one of nature’s best anti-inflammatory spices. Studies have confirmed that cinnamon can ease pain and swelling.
