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Turmeric is an orange spice derived from India that has been used for thousands of years in both cooking and medicine. Its active constituents called curcuminoids have been shown to support cardiovascular function, gastrointestinal (GI) health and enhance cognition. Curcuminoids have also been shown to play a crucial role in maintaining the proper inflammatory balance in a variety of bodily systems due to their ability to modulate the inflammatory NF-kB pathway. Many studies have demonstrated the clinical efficacy of the curcuminoids, including their ability to help promote GI health by helping balance inflammation in the body⁴˒⁵, promoting GI mucosal health and helping to reduce stomach lining discomfort⁶. The isolated curcuminoid, curcumin, has been shown to reduce oxidative stress, improve intestinal permeability, improve mood and fatigue⁷, as well as provide antioxidant protection to the cardiovascular system⁸.

White Willow Bark (WWB) is an herb well known for its ability to reduce pain and inflammation. Its earliest recorded dates way back to 500 B.C. by Chinese Physicians. The inner bark of the willow tree contains salicin which converts to salicylic acid in the body, the same compound in Aspirin that is attributed to providing its efficacious benefits. As a result of the diverse blend of antioxidants contained in its bark, WWB has been shown to be an extremely effective analgesic. Herbalists have used WWB to promote health in many ways including for fever support, pain, inflammation and to help mitigate menstruation symptoms.

Ginger is a flowering plant whose therapeutic constituents (gingerols) are derived from its root. Ginger has many different therapeutic compounds and has been used historically to help with excess pain and other inflammatory concerns. Its inflammatory modulating effects have been attributed to its ability to inhibit the cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways in the body⁹. One double-blind trial showed that ginger was just as effective as anti-inflammatory medication in helping relieve symptoms of dysmenorrhea¹⁰. Multiple double-blind trials have demonstrated ginger’s ability to improve osteoarthritis symptoms, further demonstrating its powerful anti-inflammatory effects¹¹˒¹².

Rosemary has been touted as a polycrest remedy due to its multiple therapeutic benefits. It has a longstanding historical use for aiding in pain management and muscular ailments. It is thought to provide these benefits by helping improve circulation, improve the flow of congested blood and stimulating the nerves which result in the restoration of muscle sensation.

Black Pepper has been touted as the “King of Spices” throughout the world due to its pungent properties and therapeutic effects. Bioperine® is a patented form of Black Pepper extract (Piper nigrum) that has been shown to Increase absorption of curcumin by 2,000%.