Maine farmer Posted March 25, 2011 Report Posted March 25, 2011 I read once about inti-iflamitory properties of spices used in Indian food, but I can't remember which ones. Does anyone know? Could those spices be used instead of aspirin to reduce inflamation due to injury, or are they less potent? Do those spices have fewer potential adverse side-effects than aspirin? Quote
Turtle Posted March 25, 2011 Report Posted March 25, 2011 not sure how many of these are "Indian". :shrug: you might look for that michigan study for some hard science. Top 12 Superfood Herbs and Spices Annie B. Bond said: Many herbs and spices fall within the category of powerful anti-inflammatory superfoods because they are rich in phytochemicals. Researchers from the University of Michigan have found, for example, that holy basil has anti-inflammatory activity compared to ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. ... Here are the top 12 anti-inflammatory herbs and spices. GingerTurmeric Black Pepper Cinnamon Rosemary Basil Cardamon Chives Cilantro Cloves Garlic Parsley... Quote
Jorge1907 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Posted March 26, 2011 If you're really curious, I'd track down the actual Michigan report., esp. the metric for "antiinflammatory" efficacy. McCormack is making antioxidant claims for its spices. The post cited above is overhyped. Quote
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