Anti-inflammatory

Definition of Anti-inflammatory:

An agent that acts to reduces any of the signs of inflammation: tumor, rubor, calor, dolor. Acts by modifying the immune response, NOT by treating the cause (e.g. infection) [ORWJr].

Supercategories

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  Immune System

Subcategories

Examples

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  Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
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  Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
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  Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
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  Couch Grass (Elymus repens)
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  Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)
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  Garlic (Allium sativum)
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  Goldenrod (Solidago spp.)
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  Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
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  Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
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  Marshmallow (Althea officinalis)
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  Nettle (Urtica spp.)
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  Onion (Allium cepa)
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  Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
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  Pellitory-of-the-wall (Parietaria spp.)
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  Tea (Camellia sinensis)
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  Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
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  Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
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  Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)