Your body has an inflammatory response system to alert you to the possibility of needed intervention. Arthritis is a widespread form of inflammation among older adults, as is gout. In the case of other inflammation, your body raises the temperature of surrounding tissue to try and destroy foreign materials—the rise in temperature flags your immune system to heal the area and defend against bacteria and viruses. When the inflammation is in your joints, it is called arthritis and gout.

There are numerous Anti-inflammatory spices for arthritis. Here are the most widely used spices:

1. Turmeric
Many people think that Turmeric and Curcumin are two different spices. They are not. Turmeric contains Curcumin, which treats inflammation. Turmeric is an Indian spice available in most grocery stores.

2. Black pepper
Originally from Vietnam, Black pepper contains piperine, which has been demonstrated in studies to reduce the perception of pain due to arthritis inflammation.

3. Garlic
Garlic may have originated in Central Asia, but it has found its way to almost every country in the world. It is renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties. It can be ingested or used in a poultice.

4. Cinnamon
Originally from Sri Lanka and is used in many delicious recipes; cinnamon keeps inflammation under control in the digestive tract. It also helps with chronic inflammation.

5. Cloves
This spice comes to us from Indonesia. It is well known for its anesthetic properties as well as its anti-inflammation effects.

6. Cayenne pepper
Comes from Cayenne, French Guiana. It is used topically to reduce swelling, taking internally it aids in digestion.

7. Ginger
Originates in the Mediterranean area and treats inflammation and aids digestion.

8. Basil
Originating from Italy, Basil has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory effect on arthritic joints.

9. Peppermint
Is native to North America and has been used for inflammation control and has a numbing effect.

10. Sage
Originally from the Mediterranean, sage has been found to protect against inflammation from diseases like Alzheimer’s. Memory, anxiety, and concentration are also helped with sage.

Coriander/cilantro – comes from Southern Europe. Cilantro and coriander are the same plant. Coriander is the seeds, and cilantro is the leaves.