These herbs are known for having potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Curcumin is a natural antioxidant with many healing benefits including: slowing the age process, Preventing alzheimers disease as well as depression. Sadly turmeric (or curcumin) on their own do no absorb well into the blood stream, this is where the black pepper comes in. These herbs are also some of the best for preventing and easing symptoms of many lung problems. They help greatly in removing mucus/phlegm from the body that get trapped in the respiratory. These herbs are also great for those suffering asthma or other respiratory problems.