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

38. Celery Seeds: Tiny Seeds, Big Relief Potential

With a concentrated, slightly bitter celery flavour, these tiny seeds are more than just a pickling spice. They contain beneficial compounds like luteolin, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoid studied for its potential benefits in managing inflammatory conditions like gout and arthritis. Celery seeds also have diuretic properties. Use them whole or ground in spice blends, coleslaw dressings, soups, stews, savoury breads, or even sprinkled into a Bloody Mary for concentrated flavour and potential relief.

39. Allspice: The Caribbean Spice Blend

Named for its complex flavour reminiscent of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg combined, allspice (derived from dried Pimenta dioica berries) contains many of the same beneficial compounds, notably eugenol. Eugenol is known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. A cornerstone of Caribbean cuisine (think jerk seasoning), allspice also adds warmth to baked goods, mulled drinks, pickles, and savory meat dishes, offering multifaceted flavour and health benefits.