Anti-inflammatory definition
Anti-inflammatory means a substance that reduces inflammation. Many analgesics remedy pain by reducing inflammation. Many steroids - specifically glucocorticoids - reduce inflammation by binding to Cortisol receptors. Non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) alleviate pain by counteracting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme. On its own COX enzyme synthesizes prostaglandins, creating inflammation. Many herbs have anti-inflammatory qualities, including but not limited to hyssop and willow bark (the latter of which contains salicylic acid, the active ingredient in