(Ryan Raman/ Healthline) — Some herbs and spices, like ginger and black pepper, contain anti-inflammatory compounds that may reduce inflammation and benefit your overall health.
Inflammation is the body’s way of fighting infections and healing.
However, in some situations, inflammation can get out of hand and last longer than necessary. This is called chronic inflammation, and studies have linked it to many diseases, including diabetes and cancer.
Diet plays a crucial role in your health. What you eat, including various herbs and spices, can affect inflammation in your body.
This article reviews the science behind 9 herbs and spices that may help fight inflammation.
It’s worth noting that many studies in this article talk about molecules called inflammatory markers. These indicate the presence of inflammation.
Thus, a herb that reduces inflammatory markers in the blood likely reduces inflammation. (…)