Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a delicious spice with a peppery yet sweet flavor. You can enjoy this spice in various ways, such as fresh, dried, or powdered.
Garlic is rich in sulfur compounds that appear to reduce inflammatory markers and increase levels of beneficial antioxidants.
Curcumin, turmeric’s best known active compound, appears to reduce inflammation and provide relief for people with osteoarthritis. Taking it with black pepper greatly increases how much curcumin you absorb.
Cardamom appears to increase antioxidant status and decrease markers of inflammation in the body.
Test-tube and animal research suggests that black pepper and piperine, one of its active compounds, may reduce signs of inflammation.
Ginseng and its active compounds called ginsenosides appear to reduce inflammatory markers. Asian ginseng and American ginseng may have different effects.
Green tea’s anti-inflammatory effects appear to be due to its polyphenols, especially EGCG.