New Delhi: There are several herbs and spices with multiple potential health benefits, such as those with anti-inflammatory properties, cognitive boosters, and some that may even aid in fighting cancer, to name just a few. Diet plays a crucial role in your health. What you eat, including various herbs and spices, can affect inflammation in your body.
Turmeric
This household spice is extremely popular in Indian cuisines. It is rich in curcumin, an antioxidant, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. You can take turmeric with black pepper to increase the body’s absorption of curcumin.
Black Pepper
Black Pepper is rich in antioxidants, and antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s also quite effective in healing many gastroenterological problems.
Cardamom
Cardamom or elaichi has a complex sweet and aromatic flavour. Research findings have established that elaichi helps in reducing inflammation as well as controls fatty liver.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon or Dalchini intake reduces inflammation, as per studies. However, experts advise using cinnamon in small amounts.
Ginger
Besides its culinary use, ginger has been traditionally used as a medicine to treat colds, menstrual cramps, migraine, nausea, arthritis and high blood pressure. Ginger can help in reducing inflammation and joint pain.
Garlic
Used traditionally to treat arthritis, coughs, constipation and infections among other diseases, garlic has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties due to its rich sulfur compounds.
