An herbal composition reducing inflammation in bones and joints by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 is prepared from holy basil, turmeric, ginger, green tea, rosemary, huzhang, Chinese goldthread, barberry, oregano and scutellariae baicalensis. More particularly, the herbal composition of the present invention contains therapeutically effective amounts of the supercritical extracts of ginger, rosemary and oregano, and therapeutically effective amounts of extracts of holy basil, turmeric, green tea, huzhang, Chinese goldthread, barberry, rosemary and scutellariae baicalensis. The herbal composition can be administered orally, topically or parenterally. Particularly preferred embodiments are soft gel capsules for oral administration and creams for topical application. In addition to reducing inflammation, the herbal composition also promotes healthy joint function and, because it inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), the composition also promotes normal cell growth. Furthermore, the herbal composition contains organic anti-aging constituents that inactivate oxygen free radicals, thereby providing antioxidant benefits in addition to anti-inflammatory benefits.

Herbal composition for reducing inflammation and methods of using same

An orally or topically administered composition capable of reducing inflammation in animals, preferably humans, suffering from inflammation, contains a therapeutically effective amount of a post-supercritical carbon dioxide alcoholic extract of ginger; therapeutically effective amounts of supercritical carbon dioxide extracts of rosemary, turmeric, oregano and ginger (preferably certified organic ginger); and therapeutically effective amounts of hydroalcoholic extracts of holy basil, turmeric, scutellariae baicalensis, rosemary, green tea, huzhang, Chinese goldthread, and barberry. The composition is preferably orally administered on a daily basis for at least about 4 weeks.

berberis duclouxiana/inflammation

Herbal composition for reducing inflammation and methods of using same

Anti-Inflammatory herbal composition and method of use

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