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the tests for purity and quality. Primal researched compound in turmeric), acai
Kitchen and Avohass are also good choices (a South American berry), frankincense
for avocado oil. Nutiva is a reputable brand (boswellia serrata) and green tea are anti-

with high standards and has consistently inflammatory powerhouses. Ginger, garlic,
done well in independent testing for all cardamon, cinnamon, holy basil, rosemary,

of their products including their organic clove, black pepper and cayenne pepper all
avocado and coconut oils. Dr. Bronner’s is have anti-inflammatory properties. Many
another good choice for organic coconut herbs work synergistically, and there are

oil. The very best brand of organic ghee many herbs known for their potent anti-
that I have found is Ancient Organics. inflammatory properties used by traditional

Chinese, Ayurvedic or indigenous
Omega 3 EPA/DHA fish oil supplements herbalists, which have not yet been
are also highly effective in reducing scientifically studied. Consider consulting

inflammation. When purchasing such with an expert herbalist for best results.
supplements, make sure that they are

IFOS 5 star certified. Mark Okita

Herbs that reduce inflammation References

Also not mentioned in last month’s article https://certifications.nutrasource.ca/about/

are herbs and botanicals that reduce how-certifications-work/ifos
inflammation. As stated in last months https://www.ucdavis.edu/food/study-finds-82-

article, this is meant to be a springboard percent-avocado-oil-rancid-or-mixed-other-oils
for further research rather than a definitive https://www.wellandgood.com/pure-avocado-
guide. Turmeric or curcumin (the most oil-test/
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