Anti Inflammatory Herbs

Anti Inflammatory Herbs are used widely as herbal medicines for the treatment of inflammation. Inflammation as the name suggests is a condition where a certain part of the body is inflamed due to some infection. When there is inflammation of the body, it implies that the immune system reacts to infection, irritation or other injury and the body tries to initiate the healing process. We cannot say that inflammation is an infection, even in cases where inflammation is actually caused by an infection. In simple terms, infection is caused due to an exogenous pathogen, and inflammation is one of the way to combat or fight with this pathogen, which leads to symptoms like warmth, redness and swelling of the skin and pain. At times it can be very uncomfortable and painful but then without inflammation, wounds and infections would never heal.

Using natural remedies or natural herbs is the best way to treat inflammation instead of using chemical drugs to suppress the symptoms. These herbs are the anti-inflammatory herbs. The basic idea is the certain herbs play a vital role in helping the body to deal with inflammation. There is no healing without circulation. So, since inflammation is basically a symptom of the body getting to work at healing or treating itself, the best remedy that can be used is to naturally alleviate inflammation to improve circulation to the affected area in the best possible way. A mild soothing oil or ointment is not enough to work on severe inflammation.

List of Anti-Inflammatory Herbs

There are different types of herbs for helping to deal with inflammations. Below you will find a list of some of the most reliable and most accessible anti-inflammatory herbs. These herbs when properly taken will help you deal with chronic inflammation anywhere in your body. These herbs posses anti-inflammatory or antiphlogistic characteristics. Herbs can be used as the sole therapy in autoimmune disease.

Arnica

• Autumn saffron
• Boswellin
• Bromelain
• Cayenne Pepper (Capsaicin)
• Cleavers
• Curcumin
• Devil's claw
• German chamomile
• Ginger or Zingiber Officinalis
• Licorice
• Pokeroot
• Turmeric or Curcuma longa L
• White willow
• Witch hazel