Guide To The Old-Fashioned Herbs And Spices For Arthritis
Ginger
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Ginger is a common staple spice in Chinese, Japanese, and Indian cuisine. It is produced from the roots of the ginger plant, which has purple-green flowers and leafy stems. While ginger has traditionally been used to alleviate digestive problems and nausea, it can also be used to reduce the severity of arthritis symptoms. The compounds in ginger that produce its action in this context include shogaols and gingerols. These components are known to inhibit the actions of several chemical substances that cause joint swelling and pain.
One of the major chemical substances responsible for this inflammation is leukotrienes. Additionally, the body synthesizes salicylates in ginger root into another substance: salicylic acid. Salicylic acid stops the nerves from producing particular prostaglandins. This prevents joint discomfort and pain.
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