The Best Anti-Inflammatory Spices to Add to Your Daily Meals

28. Dill: The Delicate Detoxifier

Both the leaves and seeds of the dill plant offer a double dose of flavor and healing. Rich in monoterpenes and flavonoids, dill exhibits strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may support liver detoxification and protect against oxidative stress. In traditional medicine, dill is used to ease indigestion, reduce menstrual cramps, and even freshen breath. It may also help regulate cholesterol and promote healthy digestion. How to Use It: Fresh dill is perfect in fish dishes, egg salads, and yogurt sauces like tzatziki. Dill seeds can be added to pickles, rye bread, and spice rubs for a subtle, aromatic depth.

29. Green Cardamom: The Aromatic Soother

Green cardamom is a sweet, floral spice prized in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian cooking—not just for its taste, but for its soothing, medicinal properties. Its essential oils, especially cineole and limonene, have demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and digestion-enhancing effects. Green cardamom is especially helpful in calming inflammation in the mouth, throat, and digestive tract. It may also help regulate blood sugar and ease stress-induced digestive upset. How to Use It: Add whole pods to tea or coffee, sprinkle ground cardamom into oatmeal, cookies, or rice pudding, or blend into spice rubs and marinades for an aromatic, healing punch.