Thursday, June 11, 2009

Top anti-inflammatory herbs and spices

Top anti-inflammatory herbs and spices:

By incorporating these herbs and spices into your diet, you get great flavors with healing properties. Researchers from the University of Michigan have found, for example, that basil has anti-inflammatory activity compared to ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin!

Ginger
Turmeric
Black Pepper
Cinnamon
Rosemary
Basil
Cardamom
Chives
Cilantro
Cloves
Garlic
Parsley

2 comments:

  1. have you tried any of these yourself?
    I have chronic back pain and I need something that will keep the inflammation away.

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  2. tumeric and ginger work great in addition to Fish oil capsules for joint/back pains.


    Some non-herb/spice anti-inflamatories that might help:

    fish oil (capsules)
    bromelain (tablets)
    use olive oil whenever possible
    raw onion
    arceola cherries
    blueberries
    Green tea
    cayenne pepper
    Pineapple
    sprouted grains
    Broccoli

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