10 Herbs for Anti-Inflammation

10 Herbs for Anti-Inflammation

Ashwagandha – contains the compound WA that helps reduce inflammation in the body.

Bilberry – contains tanins, which acts as an anti-inflammatory and astrigent

Chamomile – the volatile oils, alpha-bisabolol, alpha-bisabolol oxides A & B, and matricin, provide anti-inflammatory properties and antiphlogistics

Echinacea – has anti-inflammation and immunostimulatory compounds that may prevent the common cold

Elderberry – prevents inflammatory processes and reduces oxidative stress

Feverfew – reduces the release of the inflammatory substance, serotonin

Goldenseal – contains berberine, a substance known to be an antimicrobial, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and blood-glucose lowering substance

Licorice – demonstrates anti-inflammatory activities

Turmeric – main active ingredient, curcumin, is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory property

Witch Hazel – gallic acid and tannin properties provide anti-inflammation benefits

These herbs can be found by clicking here.

References:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ashwagandha#:~:text=Ashwagandha%20contains%20compounds%2C%20including%20WA,related%20factor%202%20(Nrf2).

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/bilberry#:~:text=The%20fruit%20contains%20tannins%2C%20substances,diarrhea%20by%20reducing%20intestinal%20inflammation.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2995283/#:~:text=5.1%20Anti%2Dinflammatory%20and%20antiphlogistic,19%2C%2035%2C%2036).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4441164/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36211754/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/types-of-complementary-treatments/feverfew/#:~:text=Feverfew%20is%20believed%20to%20have%20painkilling%20and%20anti%2Dinflammatory%20properties,in%20your%20body%20called%20histamine.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7012004/#:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20Licorice%20and%20its%20natural,licorice%20extract%20and%20purified%20compounds.