Arthritis affects over 3.9 million Australians, which is 1 in every 6! The most common symptoms of arthritis include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, redness and decreased range of motion. It’s one of the chronic diseases that can be very painful and has a huge impact to your mobility.
Many people are using herbal remedies to help manage their joint pain. Research has shown consuming certain herbs and spices as part of your anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce inflammation and ease arthritis symptoms.
Top 5 herbs and spices that can help ease arthritis and joint pain.
1. Turmeric
When speaking of the herbs for arthritis, the very first one definitely is Curcumin. Curcumin is the main ingredient in turmeric that has potent anti-inflammatory properties. It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for a variety of health conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA) and other arthritis conditions. Furthermore, the benefits of turmeric to help ease and minimize the discomfort from arthritis have been proven by many recent studies (1, 2, 3)!
TIPS: Study in 2018 shows consuming black pepper with turmeric can improve curcumin absorption!
The compound diallyl disulfide in garlic can effectively decrease the effects of pro-inflammatory cytokines, therefore helping fight inflammation. In addition, research have shown that garlic has anti-arthritic activity, preventing and reducing inflammation. Another study reported garlic can significantly lower pain intensity and fatigue.
TIPS: Try our soft, chewy and sweet licorice-like Black Garlic to help you achieve your health goals!
People have long used ginger to treat nausea, cold and flu. But do you know that studies conclude ginger extract may be a substitute to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) one day? Yes, one of the leading authors said “Ginger affects certain inflammatory processes at a cellular level”! Accordingly, ginger can be incredibly beneficial to relieve pain and reduce arthritis symptoms! ( Studies 4, 5, 6)
TIPS: Red Ginger has very similar compounds to normal ginger, sharing powerful health benefits.
Which tea would you prefer – green or black? Research compared the effects of green tea and black tea on arthritis and found green tea has superior anti-inflammatory effects. Many studies found the rich antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in green tea can help fight arthritis! ( Studies 7, 8, 9)
Are you adding a dash of black pepper to everyday dishes? Well done! It may improve your health! Research found black pepper has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects that can help relieve inflammation, pain and arthritis symptoms. ( Studies 10, 11, 12)
Relief from arthritis and joint pain naturally
Arthritis is affecting millions of Australians’ quality of life. Many experts suggest managing weight and stress, regularly exercising and following a healthy diet can help relieve the pain. In addition, adding certain herbal remedies to your diet not only helps to ease arthritis symptoms but may also prevent the inflammation that triggers arthritis and other chronic diseases!
FACT: our Curcumin Forte is traditional Jamu, which blends many anti-inflammatory herbs: turmeric, white turmeric, red ginger, frankincense & black pepper.
