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Anti-inflammatory herbs alleviate inflammation throughout the body.
Inflammation is a primary defense mechanism of the immune system to fight pathogens, damaged cells, wounds and irritants.
Almost all plants have anti-inflammatory properties, the herbs listed are the most effective herbs for relieving inflammation.
An anti-inflammatory diet can be achieved by consuming a wide variety of produce and herbs, as opposed to a diet high in animal products which causes chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation leads to chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer.
Herbs With Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Actaea, syn, baneberry (Actaea alba)
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Balm of Gilead (Populus candicans)
Balsam of Peru (Myroxylon pereirae)
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Blue water lily (Nymphaea stellata)
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Chicory root (Cichorium intybus)
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
Cilantro/coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Copaiba balsam (Copaifera officinalis)
Coptis (Coptis chinensis)
Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus)
Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
Grindelia (Grindelia camporum)
Jamaican Dogwood (Piscidia piscipula)
Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis)
Spilanthus (Spilanthus acmella)
White Peony root (Paeonia lactiflora)
White willow bark (Salix alba)
Wild cherry bark (Prunus avium)
Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa)
Sincerely,
Emilee Wright
A Mercurial Consciousness