natural anti-inflammatoryVarious conditions and ailments such as arthritis, asthma, kidney problems, shock, allergies, heart disease and even cancer can cause inflammation in a particular part of the body.

The pain usually accompanies acute or chronic inflammations.

Usually, to avoid the pain of of swollen, people take medications that have serious side effects, being one of them in the stomach ulcers.

Fortunately, there are many herbs, spices and plants that have anti-inflammatory properties (usually due to the phytochemicals they contain) and analgesic properties which are excellent natural alternative.

Inflammatory Plants

Arnica: Used to treat swelling and inflammation caused by bumps and twists among others. Its anti-inflammatory properties are due especially to the presence of helenalin and dihidrohelenalina in this herb.

Once a stroke occurs, apply on the affected area with cloths soaked in arnica which not only offset the pain and inflammation but also the possible emergence of a hematoma.

Turmeric: This Indian spice contains curcumin which has anti-inflammatory properties as several clinical studies have shown. However, its benefits are seen sólopasados a couple of months. If taken in conjunction with bromelain (a potent anti-inflammatory enzyme found in pineapple) is achieved an effective natural remedy to combat acute pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis are contraindicated in cases of biliary obstruction, increasing bile secretion.

Cayenne pepper or chilli: Contains “capsaicin” ingredient that makes the spicy flavor to this type of pepper, which has recognized anti-inflammatory effects.

German Chamomile: The dried flowers are used for their sedative and spasmolytic properties and its anti-inflammatory action. Is taken as an infusion, extract or tincture.

Licorice: glycyrrhizinic acid contains glycyrrhizin which present an anti-inflammatory and protective activity against tumors. We take the cut or powdered root.

White Sauce: Contains a compound that is used to develop aspirin modified. Used for arthritis, headaches, bursitis and other painful swellings.

Spirulina: It is a freshwater blue algae coming from the tropics and that the high content of antioxidants protects against free radicals and also has anti-inflammatory action.

Ginger: This root has been used for centuries in Indian Ayurvedic medicine as an effective treatment for arthritis. It is very beneficial for the body, especially for its effective anti-inflammatory action. Simply take half a teaspoon of ginger powder each day or a whole preferably mixed, for example, in a salad.

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