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Many natural products have purported anti-inflammatory properties, and some have a long history of use for treating inflammation and the pain that is associated with musculoskeletal inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and tendinitis. Although there is some limited evidence that a few natural products may provide modest benefits, in general, there is insufficient evidence to support the use of many of these natural products for inflammatory conditions. This issue of the digest provides a current summary of the evidence of several natural products marketed for improving these conditions.
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What the Science Says:
Musculoskeletal Inflammation and Natural Products
Learn what current research has to say about:
 Turmeric ( Curcuma longa )
Bromelain (Pineapple plant)
Willow Bark ( Salix alba )
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Devil’s Claw ( Harpagophytum )
Ginger ( Zingiber officinale )
Thunder God Vine ( Tripterygium wilfordii )
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Additional Resources
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Scientific Literature
For Your Patients
7 Tips: What you Need to Know About Natural Products for Musculoskeletal Inflammation
Visit NCCIH’s website to read the full issue of this month’s Clinical Digest
NCCIH Clinical Digest is a service of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NCCIH Clinical Digest, a monthly e-newsletter, offers evidence-based information on complementary and integrative health, including scientific literature searches, summaries of NCCIH-funded research, fact sheets for patients, and more.
NCCIH is 1 of 27 institutes and centers at the NIH. The mission of NCCIH is to define, through rigorous scientific investigation, the usefulness and safety of complementary and alternative medicine interventions and their roles in improving health and health care. For additional information, call NCCIH’s Clearinghouse toll free at 1-888-644-6226, or visit the NCCIH Web site at nccih.nih.gov.
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