Did you know that in the plant kingdom we have a whole natural pharmacy to cure many of the diseases and health problems that we have? Well yes, the problem is knowing which plants are anti-inflammatory, which are used to lower blood pressure, or those that cleanse the body and allow us to have better health.
In this case we want to focus on those plants that are anti-inflammatory. Could you tell us any? If not, don’t worry because we leave you a list of them so you can find more information and even try them.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice that is widely used in the kitchen. But what you may not know is that it can relieve pain from osteoarthritis, knee pain, or inflammatory problems in the digestive system.
Originally from Asia, It has been used for more than 4,000 years, not only for its anti-inflammatory properties, but also because it is an antioxidant and antibacterial.
When it’s time to consume it, we recommend that it be with an infusion, and if possible, mixing it with other plants that have the same effect to soften the flavor (it’s quite strong) and at the same time enhance the effects.
Sauce
Another of the plants that are anti-inflammatory is this. In fact, It is ideal for rheumatic diseases such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. These are the most common and also the ones that most affect people.
Of the willow, what is most used to alleviate these problems is the bark. In fact, it not only serves as an antirheumatic, but you can also use it for colds and flu or headaches.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is one of the plants that is present in many “natural cures”. It helps you create a moisturizing cream, for burns, for scarring… And yes, it also has anti-inflammatory effects. Specifically, it is capable of relieving joint and muscle pain that you have in the body, calming the situation and improving the person’s condition.
Aloe vera can be consumed in many ways, including as a drink.
Arnica
Another of the plants that are anti-inflammatory is Arnica. It is a plant capable of relieving discomfort and inflammation when you take a blow, you get a sprain or sprain, you have muscle pain, tooth pain, burns, pharyngitis or even insect bites.
The best way to take it is through an infusion, although not to drink it (that too), but to dip compresses in it and apply them to the area where the inflammation is suffered.
Even in nature, many can use it in the form of a plaster.
devil claw
Also known as Harpagofito, it is a slightly stronger herb than the previous ones, because it takes care of moderate pain (one step above mild). Like all the others, it has anti-inflammatory properties, about the same, or even stronger, than non-NSAID drugs.
It can be used for inflation in general: osteoarthritis, digestive or stomach problems…
Of course, you have to be careful with it because if you take other medications it can interact with them and cause problems.
Verbena
This anti-inflammatory plant is ideal for problems related to the bones, or for sore throats or headaches (although the latter takes longer to take effect).
It is also taken as an infusion along with other medicinal plants.
Lavender
Lavender is beautiful as a plant. But what you didn’t know is that it also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, to the point of being able to calm skin inflammations such as burns, redness, eczema…
This already gives you an idea that it is not really taken as an infusion, but rather to dip some compresses in it and apply them to the part of the skin that is affected to relieve irritation and, at the same time, to heal in case of wounds.
guaiac
The lifestyle we currently lead makes us spend a lot of time sitting or in the same position. And that brings consequences: the dreaded muscle contractures.
If you yourself are suffering from them, you can now go looking for guaiacum. This tree, from which the sapwood of the trunk and the resin are used, is native to South America and the Antilles. And it is ideal for relieving muscle pain and inflammation.
It is used in infusion (taking three cups a day) as well as applying wet compresses in this infusion.
Grass of San Juan
Another of the names by which you can find it is Hypericum. And not only does it have anti-inflammatory properties, but it is also quite an effective antidepressant.
You can find this plant in creams. But the best thing is to apply it in the form of oil in the places that you feel inflation or that hurt you like ankles, back, shoulders…
Herbalists usually have it, but you can also look online to see if there are other options or if they are cheaper.
Ginger
Ginger is almost a plant for everything. But, focusing on the anti-inflammatory properties that it has, it is quite effective. In fact, It is recommended to take 10 grams of ginger a day, especially if you have muscle problems very often.
It can be taken as an infusion, but be careful, because it is quite strong and stings the throat, so mix it with a little honey or with other medicinal plants to soften the flavor.
Horse tail
Have you ever thought about horsetail beyond just burning fat? Well yes, in fact in Ancient Greece they used this plant not as a fat burner, but to ease the pain of broken bones, for arthritis, rheumatism or urinary tract infections. So it wouldn’t hurt to try it.
In this case it is taken as an infusion, although it should be mixed with other herbs because its flavor (the original) is especially strong.
Cat’s claw
Let’s go with another option in terms of plants that are anti-inflammatory. Cat’s claw is one of the herbs that you can use to treat osteoarthritis, chronic pain in general that causes inflammation; infections, flu and colds.
As you can see, there are many plants that are anti-inflammatory in the plant kingdom and that, sometimes, can achieve a more powerful effect than drugs without doing more damage to the body. Have you ever tried to consume them?
