Combating Inflammation naturally

Combating Inflammation with Herbs 

Yes there are a number of excellent anti-inflammatory herbs.  The most important are:

• Tumeric:  Turmeric accounts for the yellow color of curry and American mustard and has a distinctive sharp flavor.  I recommend turmeric for all inflammatory disorders, including arthritis, tendonitis, and auto immune conditions.  Take 400 to 600 milligrams of turmeric extracts three times per day or as directed on the product label.  Whole turmeric is more effective than isolated curcumin, its major constituent.  Look for productsw standardized for 95% curcuminoids.  Be patient: the full benefit takes two months to develop.  Don't use turmeric if you have gallstones or bile duct dysfunction.  Pregnant women shouldn't use it without their doctors' approval.  In rare cases, extended use can cause stomach upset or heartburn.

• Ginger:  Powdered dry ginger is an excellent anti-inflammatory.  Take one to two capsules(500 to 1000mg) twice a day with food.  As with turmeric, you won't get the full effect for two months.

• Boswellin:  This is the extract of the herb Boswellia, used in Ayurvedic medicine and available in capsule form.  It may be useful for generalized inflammatory conditions such as fibromyalgia.  The dosage is two capsules twice a day unless the product label directs differently.