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| combines well with other herbs and plays an important supportive role in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatic conditions and other inflammatory illnesses. |
| Turmeric (Curcuma longa) |
| Familiar as the yellow spice in curry powders, turmeric contains a powerful medicine. Its active ingredient is curcumin, which gives turmeric its intense color. Studies show that curcumin is an anti-inflammatory agent on a par with cortisone, effectively reducing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Curcumin's other actions include lowering cholesterol, preventing blood clotting, protecting the liver from toxins, improving digestion, lowering blood sugar in diabetics and fighting cancer. |
| Turmeric can be enjoyed in food or taken in capsules. In the treatment of Lyme disease arthritis, Michael Murray, N.D., recommends 400 mg curcurmin four times daily between meals. |
| White Willow Bark (Salix alba) |
| White willow bark is considered the original, natural form of aspirin and because of its anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties, it was an ancient remedy for rheumatism, arthritis, gout, headaches and all manner of aches and pains. Willow bark contains salicin and related compounds that inhibit inflammation. Because |
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