Herbal Remedies For Inflammation

Inflammation refers to a medical condition wherein the body reacts to an irritation, injury, infection, malignancy, or to an environmental change. This reaction involves instigating the white blood cells that release a few chemicals such as prostaglandins and cytokines. During this reaction, the influenced tissues get inflamed that becomes evident in the form of swelling, pain, and redness. This is actually termed as the inflammatory response, which is actually a protective response that stops the toxins from moving on to other tissues and cells in the body. Although this response indicates that your body is healthy by trying to repair the damage or by resisting the invading pathogens, its persistent presence can result in chronic illness marked by fever and several other discomforts. Therefore, it is vital to treat the condition. Though several kinds of anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin are there to alleviate swelling, nothing seems to be safer than the effective herbal remedies for inflammation. 5 Herbal Remedies For Inflammation  

Turmeric

Known as Indian saffron, turmeric is usually used in cooking meals and making medicines. According to a study published in the ‘Journal of Medical Microbiology’ in 2010, turmeric is rich in curcumin – a powerful constituent that reduces lung inflammation triggered by bacterial pneumonia. Curcumin has the ability to bring down the levels of signaling molecules that lead to inflammation. This is the reason why turmeric is famous today as a very good anti-inflammatory herb.

Ginger

According to the National Institute of Health, ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that are very similar to Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). The ginger root works by inhibiting the genes or chemicals that trigger inflammatory response, which include cytokines and COX-2 enzymes. This herbal remedy is more capable of dealing with the condition than NSAIDs without triggering any side effects. It is recommended to use ginger in cooking as a spice to deal with inflammation effectively.

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Licorice Root

Belonging to the legume family, this plant is famous in Asian countries for cooking as well as in western nations as medicine. The root is rich in glycyrrhizin that not only gives the sweet flavor but also gives the power to fight against inflammation. It has anti-inflammatory properties that work by imitating the effects of steroids used to heal asthma. According to a 2006 study published in ‘International Immunopharmacology’, glycyrrhizin helps in opening the airways and alleviating lung inflammation. Warning – A prolonged use of this herb can result in potassium loss and increased blood pressure.

Ashwagandha

Known as Withania Somnifera, this Indian herb is also capable of reducing inflammation and speeding up the healing process,according to a 2006 study published in the ‘Chemico-Biological Interactions’ Journal. The study concluded that the doses of 500mg and 1,000mg of herb powder per kg of weight are enough to raise the levels of enzymes that alleviate inflammation, pain, and fever.

St. John’s Wort

This is another recommended herb to fight inflammation. Although the herb is famous for treating depression, it is also capable of dealing with inflammation by suppressing the functioning of inflammatory genes. Mix two teaspoons of dried herb in a cup of water and boil for 10 minutes, and have this mixture twice a day for better results. Kindly take the herbs only after consulting your doctor.