A review on medicinal plants used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

  • Shalini R Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B.G. Nagara, Karnataka.
  • Ruchitha J U Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G Nagara, Mandya Dist., Karnataka.
  • Syed Sagheer Ahmed Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G Nagara, Mandya Dist., Karnataka.
  • Rupesh Kumar M Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G Nagara, Mandya Dist., Karnataka.
  • Sahana N Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G Nagara, Mandya Dist., Karnataka.

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation in the joints. It usually attacks synovial joints and cartilage, causing joint destruction and long-term disability. Herbal medicines are becoming more popular in recent years due to their safety, efficacy, and ease of access. There have been numerous reports of medicinal plants being used to treat Rheumatoid arthritis. The current review summarises the use of medicinal plants in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Keywords: Rheumatoid arthritis, synovial, cartilage

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R, S., R. J. U, S. A. Syed, R. K. M, and S. N. “A Review on Medicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis”. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Chemistry, Vol. 4, no. 1, Mar. 2023, pp. 9-14, doi:10.46796/ijpc.v4i1.422.
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