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

34. Marjoram: Oregano's Gentler Cousin

Often mistaken for oregano, marjoram offers a similar herbaceous warmth but with a sweeter, more delicate floral note. It's rich in antioxidants and volatile oils with known anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Marjoram shines in Mediterranean cooking, complementing vegetables, poultry, sausages, and soups without overpowering them. Its gentler profile makes it a versatile addition for those seeking oregano's benefits with a less pungent flavour, perfect for everyday anti-inflammatory seasoning.

35. Savory (Summer/Winter): The Bean Herb

This lesser-known herb, particularly summer savory, has a peppery taste somewhere between thyme and mint. Traditionally paired with beans and lentils (it's thought to aid their digestion and reduce gas), savory contains beneficial compounds like carvacrol and thymol, similar to oregano and thyme, offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Use dried or fresh savory in stews, bean dishes, poultry seasoning, or with roasted vegetables for a unique herbaceous note that supports both flavour and well-being.