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Active compounds
The molecules doing the work. Each links to every remedy that contains it and the conditions it reaches.
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Allantoin
comfrey constituent
A tissue-repair compound in comfrey; the extract also contains anti-inflammatory rosmarinic acid.
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Anthocyanins
flavonoid (polyphenol)
The red-purple pigments of tart cherries and berries.
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Boswellic acids
triterpenoid (boswellic acid)
The active resins of Boswellia serrata, notably AKBA.
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Capsaicin
capsaicinoid (alkaloid)
The pungent compound in chili peppers, used topically for pain.
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Curcuminoids
polyphenol (curcuminoid)
The yellow pigments of turmeric, chiefly curcumin, studied for anti-inflammatory effects.
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Gingerols & shogaols
phenolic compounds
The pungent phenolics of ginger root.
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Harpagoside
iridoid glycoside
The marker anti-inflammatory constituent of devil's claw.
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Menthol
monoterpene alcohol
The cooling compound of mint, used in topical analgesics.
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Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA)
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
Marine fatty acids that shift the body toward less-inflammatory signaling.
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Salicin
salicylate glycoside
The willow-bark compound metabolized to salicylic acid — the lead behind aspirin.