Teas & Spices With Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Benefits for Arthritis

Lisette Marie

11. Cardamom: The Exotic Elixir

Traditional Indian drink - masala tea with spices. Cinnamon, cardamom, anise, sugar, cloves. Photo Credit: Envato @foodphotoalex

This exotic queen of spices, a staple in Ayurvedic and Middle Eastern traditions, is prized for more than its intoxicating aroma. Cardamom contains volatile oils like cineole which possess anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Traditionally, it's used to improve circulation and aid detoxification – processes vital for clearing inflammatory byproducts from around the joints. An ingenious addition to your tea ritual, lightly crush a few green cardamom pods and steep them alone or with ginger for a warming, aromatic, and subtly detoxifying brew.

12. Lemongrass: The Refreshing Reliever

A glass of tea with a slice of lime and lemon grass in it. Photo Credit: Envato @reezky11

This vibrant Southeast Asian duo offers a refreshing and potent anti-inflammatory punch. Lemongrass contains citral, known to inhibit inflammatory markers. Galangal, a cousin of ginger and turmeric, boasts unique compounds like galangin that also fight inflammation and pain. Brewing these together, perhaps with a squeeze of lime, creates an ingenious, zesty tea that can reduce joint swelling and discomfort, offering a taste of the tropics while soothing your arthritis. This combination is particularly effective for its refreshing, uplifting qualities.

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11. Cardamom: The Exotic Elixir

12. Lemongrass: The Refreshing Reliever

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