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Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Asian plants studied for inflammation markers or used traditionally as anti-inflammatory rubs and foods — plai, lotus root, pineapple bromelain, Vietnamese coriander and more. Educational only, not medical advice; much of this is preclinical (lab/animal). Nothing here treats any inflammatory disease.

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Culantro and Cilantro Have Different Leaf Shapes
Culantro and Cilantro Have Different Leaf ShapesAntibacterial, in-vitro
Plai: Cassumunar Ginger as a Topical Rub
Plai: Cassumunar Ginger as a Topical RubStudied as a topical rub
Don't Toss Mandarin Peel — Thai Cooks Dry It
Don't Toss Mandarin Peel — Thai Cooks Dry ItStudied for blood lipids
Bok Choy: Cook It With Oil for the Carotenoids
Bok Choy: Cook It With Oil for the CarotenoidsCruciferous, vitamin-rich
Cucumber Peel Holds Most of Its Vitamin K
Cucumber Peel Holds Most of Its Vitamin KHydrating, ~95% water
Lotus Root: Lace Holes in Thai Soup
Lotus Root: Lace Holes in Thai SoupStudied for inflammation
Pineapple Bromelain in Human Pain Trials
Pineapple Bromelain in Human Pain TrialsA source of bromelain
Santol: Sour Thai Fruit Pounded With Chili
Santol: Sour Thai Fruit Pounded With ChiliSantol / Cotton Fruit
Vietnamese Coriander: The Laksa Leaf Eaten Raw
Vietnamese Coriander: The Laksa Leaf Eaten RawThe peppery laksa leaf Thai cooks tear over larb
Winged Bean: The Four-Cornered Pod in Yam Thua Phu
Winged Bean: The Four-Cornered Pod in Yam Thua PhuThe four-cornered green pod Thai cooks toss into a spicy salad
Educational content, not medical advice. These are foods and traditional preparations grouped by the topic they are studied for or traditionally used for — not treatments. Nothing here cures, treats, or prevents any condition. Consult your doctor before changing your diet or medication.