Herbs to combat inflammation include turmeric, ginger, cat’s claw, garlic, green tea, clove, and cinnamon. Turmeric has a compound in it called curcumin that is both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. The numerous antioxidant compounds in ginger help to make it so it provides relief for numerous inflammatory conditions.
Plant chemicals, such as tannins and sterols found in Cat’s Claw help in reducing inflammation in the body. Garlic contains immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. It also stimulates the immune system. Green tea is a powerful antioxidant. It helps to suppress inflammatory reactions. Clove and Cinnamon both also have anti-inflammatory properties. Clove specificallly helps with inflammation in the mouth. Cinnamon helps regulate the C-reactive protein markers, which indicate inflammation
Using these herbs are a natural way to combat inflammation in the body. They will help decrease the amount of inflammation, and in turn help the body to build resistance to certain diseases, such as cancer.
