Anti-inflammatory — herbalism term · PlantSage glossary
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Anti-inflammatory defined
— Reduces inflammation, acute or chronic.
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The definition
Plants that downregulate inflammatory pathways. Used for arthritis, gut inflammation, skin conditions, and post-injury swelling. Effects range from mild (oats) to clinically significant (turmeric, willow bark).
Mechanism
Inhibit COX-1/COX-2, modulate NF-κB and cytokine cascades, or supply precursors to resolution-phase lipid mediators (omega-3 derivatives).
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Example plants
Classic species in this category from the PlantSage archive.
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Related wellness goals
Common conditions where anti-inflammatory plants are indicated.
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See also
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