Benefits of Herbs and Spices for Bone Health

Bone and Joint Health

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  • The Bone weakness affects the strength and flexibility of bone health.
  • Herbs and spices show anti-inflammatory and/or anti-arthritic effects with minimal adverse effects.
  • Herbal medicine is recommended for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis for reducing joint pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness.

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Herbs and spices are power-packed immunity boosters that help improve your overall health. Furthermore, they’re extremely good at maintaining your bone health while treating conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis etc. Make herbs like basil, thyme, rosemary etc. a part of your diet along with spices like turmeric, black pepper and cinnamon.

Herbs for strong bones and joints include thyme, alfalfa and ashwagandha. 

Spices like turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and black pepper are great for your bone health.

Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb that is best for bone health. It prevents the loss of bone mineral density and is excellent for women in their menopause to consume. It enhances the action of bone-producing genes and reducing bone resorption. Thus, this is among the few herbs that heal bones.