Herbs for Inflammation

Evidence-based anti-inflammatory herbs. Compare effectiveness, safety, and drug interactions for Turmeric, Ginger, Boswellia, and more.

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Tongan Turmeric

Curcuma longa var. australis

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskanti-inflammatory treatmentdigestive tonicskin condition remedy

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Ethiopian Turmeric

Curcuma domestica var. ethiopica

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskliver tonic in Ethiopian folk medicinetreatment of jaundiceskin disease remedy

Omega-3 Fish Oil Source

Eicosapentaenoic/Docosahexaenoic acid

Heart diseaseInflammationBrain health

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African Wild Ginger

Siphonochilus aethiopicus

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskcoldsfluasthma

Peppermint Spanish

Mentha x piperita var. citrata

Digestive complaintsAnxiety and stress reliefFlavoring medicines

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Hawthorn Flowers

Crataegus monogyna flos

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskGentle cardiac tonicAnxiety and heart palpitationsAtherosclerosis

Panax Notoginseng

Panax notoginseng

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskTraumatic bleeding and hemostasisBlood stasis pain and swellingCardiovascular disease prevention

Wild Senna

Senna hebecarpa

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskConstipation by Iroquois and other tribesFevers in Indigenous medicineBlood purifier in folk medicine

Hawthorn Leaf Flower

Crataegus laevigata

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskHeart weakness and cardiac tonic in European folk medicineMild hypertensionAtherosclerosis prevention

Wild Ginger European

Asarum europaeum

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskExpectorant for respiratory conditionsEmetic useHeadache treatment

Torch Ginger

Etlingera elatior

Earache and ear infectionsHigh blood pressure in folk medicineDigestive complaints

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Ginger Wild

Zingiber zerumbet

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskAnti-inflammatory conditions in Hawaiian and SE Asian medicineRheumatic pain in Malay JamuStomach conditions

Okinawan Turmeric

Curcuma longa var. okinawa

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskliver tonic in Okinawan folk medicinehangover preventionlongevity support

Turmeric (Javanese)

Curcuma xanthorrhiza

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskLiver tonicDigestive aidAppetite stimulant

Turmeric Curcumin

Curcuma longa (curcumin extract)

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskModified form of traditional turmeric

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Japanese Myoga Ginger

Zingiber mioga

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskdigestive stimulant in Japanese folk medicinetreatment of nauseaappetite enhancement

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskDepression treatmentWound healingNerve pain relief

Curcumin Extract

Curcuma longa (extract)

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskAnti-inflammatoryAntioxidantJoint support

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Nausea and vomiting reliefDigestive stimulantCold and flu remedy

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Mountain St. John's Wort

Hypericum montanum

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskAlpine European folk herbSwiss traditional plantmountain medicine

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