Good he alth, first of all, is the ability to love yourself, focus on the right thoughts, focus on he althy and wholesome food. So, in addition to conventional foods, it is recommended to include in your diet anti-inflammatory herbs and spices that can maintain the tone, vitality and energy of the body.
Ginger
Ginger is a fantastic natural product that spices up countless dishes. This root crop ideally copes with inflammatory processes in the body, in particular in the gastrointestinal tract. Ginger improves metabolism, restores metabolism, eliminating oxidative damage to cells.
The best way to use this plant is to eat the root vegetable raw or add the powder to food. Ginger contains the substance gingerol, which is able to cope with many forms of inflammation, from colitis,diabetes, cancer and pre-kidney disease.
Recommendation: Eat 2-3 grams of ginger per day, but no more than 4 grams per day, otherwise you can cause heartburn and upset the digestive system.
Rosemary
This is a unique anti-inflammatory herb that is often used for food purposes. Rosemary contains rosmarinic acid, which is a natural preservative and stabilizer. This plant contains two components - apigenin and diosmin, which prevent the production of prostaglandins, which are responsible for the development of the inflammatory process in the body.
How to apply? This anti-inflammatory herb is used only fresh. A rosemary leaf is taken (no more than 4-6 grams), brewed, crushed, eaten raw or applied as a compress to the skin to relieve pain in rheumatoid arthritis. You can also use an essential oil (0.1 to 1 milliliter) to relieve the symptoms of this disease.
Licorice
When people hear about licorice, they involuntarily imagine the famous sweetness - candy. Licorice is a popular anti-inflammatory herb. This plant is often added to enhance the taste of food, drinks, vegetables and meat, pastries and tea.
Why does licorice fight inflammation? Because this herb contains a large amount of flavonoids. It is thanks to these substances that the plant is an excellent antifungal agent, which is also able to cope with stress and heal ulcers. Licorice is used against asthma,arthritis, toothache and gum disease, infectious diseases.
Warning: Excessive use of this herb can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular problems.
Basil
Basil is an aromatic herb commonly added to salads or sauces. Rich taste and aroma are not the only qualities of this plant. It turns out that basil is an equally effective folk remedy against inflammation of a different nature. Many scientists compare this plant with drugs such as Ibuprofen and Tylenol.
Warning: Basil is generally safe when added to food, but overdose increases the risk of liver cancer due to its high content of the chemical estragole.
Parsley
This plant is truly unique. Parsley is rich in vitamins A and K, group B. It is used as an anti-inflammatory herb for the intestines to improve peristalsis, as well as cleanse the kidneys and genitourinary system.
Scientific studies in 2008 proved that parsley, like asparagus, effectively fights inflammation. This is because they contain free radicals that destroy he althy cells in the body.
Warning: but be careful, because this plant can cause headaches, convulsions. Juice, seeds and essential oils of parsley are suitable for everyone except pregnant women, as the herb can cause miscarriage or lead to pathologies in the baby. Adding spice to dishes is not prohibited.
Aloefaith
Many are wondering: what anti-inflammatory herbs exist so that they do not have to look for a long time or collect them on their own in the warm season? A popular plant that can be found on any windowsill will help answer, because we are talking about aloe vera.
For a long time, wounds and burns were treated with juice and gruel from succulent leaves, because this contributed to rapid healing and removal of inflammation. The qualities of aloe vera have come in handy in fighting infections within the body. Studies have proven that this plant is so effective against inflammation that it can be put on the same shelf as a cream based on hydrocortisone (1%).
Precautions: Aloe vera is a powerful laxative and should be used with caution, especially if you suffer from frequent diarrhea and have a disturbed gut flora.
Chamomile
This plant is considered one of the most ancient and versatile medicinal herbs known to mankind. Dried chamomile flowers contain a large amount of antioxidants - terpenoids and flavonoids, which are able to fight free radicals.
The plant is sometimes referred to as "herbal aspirin" as it has been a popular home remedy for pain relief for centuries. Often, an anti-inflammatory collection of herbs based on chamomile flowers, St. John's wort, sage, linden, and oak bark is used. This eliminates the pain associated with arthritis, trauma, during a fever.
Sage
Sage is an anti-inflammatory herbin gynecology. Often used during infectious diseases of the reproductive system and urinary tract. That is why sage fights well with cystitis, oophoritis and uterine fibroids.
Due to the fact that this plant contains a large amount of phytohormones, it is used to maintain the he alth of the female genital organs, especially in chronic infectious diseases that have led to a prolonged inflammatory process in the ovaries, uterus, and appendages. Sage is also given to menopausal women to reduce or eliminate symptoms such as hot flashes, excessive sweating, and emotional turmoil.
It is recommended to brew the plant if you have heavy and too painful periods. Often, women douche using a strained decoction of herbs, and also use tinctures, teas with the addition of sage flowers.
List of gynecological anti-inflammatory herbs
- Upland uterus. It is a popular plant that is used to restore the female genitourinary system. As a rule, an anti-inflammatory gynecological collection of herbs based on a hog uterus and a red brush is used. The main feature of the plant is that it can cure infertility, clean the pipes. It is also used for ovarian cysts, toxicosis, endometriosis, adhesions, fibroids and uterine polyps.
- Red brush. Rhodiola four-membered, like the upland uterus, is ideal for cervical erosion, mastopathy and fibroids. It is recommended to use this plant for cancer.
- Elecampane. Due to the large amount of tannins, elecampane fights infectious diseases, relieves inflammation, swelling and removes toxins. In addition to restoring the menstrual cycle, this plant has expectorant and thinning properties, which is ideal for those who often suffer from bronchitis and asthma.
Yarrow. This is another useful herb that helps fight inflammation. It is often drunk by women who suffer from heavy and painful periods. But there is one drawback: yarrow causes constipation with prolonged use
Turmeric
A popular oriental spice contains an amazing substance - curcumin, which surprises researchers with its tonic properties. There is a lot of evidence that this component has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. It shows particular efficacy in the treatment of arthritis and osteoporosis.
Spirulina
Spirulina is a blue-green algae with powerful antioxidant properties. Naturally, spirulina's main ability is to fight inflammation.
To study these algae, studies were conducted where people with diabetes were given 8 grams of the dry component daily. The result was not long in coming. Spirulina triggered an immune system response where the body began to fight off the infection and eliminate the inflammation.
Cayenne Pepper
There are red chili peppersthe unique compound that makes fruits so tangy is capsaicin. In addition to its natural pungency, this substance is an incredible anti-inflammatory agent. Many creams, gels and ointments are based on capsaicin.
Cayenne pepper contains a large amount of flavonoids and phytonutrients - antioxidants. They work at the cellular level and actually disarm free radicals that can lead to inflammation.
There are many anti-inflammatory herbs and it is important to know which ones are effective. It is advisable to consult with a specialist before use so that he prescribes the optimal dosage for you and checks for an allergic reaction.
