Nandkumar Shinde College of Pharmacy, Aghur, Vaijapur 423701 Dist.-Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Arthritis is an chronic condition.more than the 100 types of arthritis are found .Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rhuematoid arthritis (RA) are two major type of arthritis .it is A systemic disease that affect the severe joints of the body .It is the chronic inflammatory disease that affect the joint of various among patients .It can cause many complications such as permanent damage to the joints . Its risk factors are the Age, Gender, and Genetics. (Cigarette Smoking and pollution area) Pharmacological treatment are the only option for the treatment of arthritis when the non pharmacological therapy was insufficient. Management often involves a combination of medication, physical therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and in some cases, surgical intervention to alleviate symptoms and improve joint function. Early diagnosis, proper treatment, and lifestyle adjustments are vital to manage the symptoms and maintain joint function in individuals with arthritis. Regular monitoring and adapting treatments as needed can significantly improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis. Pharmacological treatment has several side effects and it's very expensive than the alternative non pharmacological treatment has been investigated, Herbal Medication have shown the ability for safe and effective treatment of arthritis. Several herbs and supplements have been suggested for their potential anti-inflammatory or pain-relieving properties in managing arthritis. However, scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness is often limited and varies among individuals. Herbs have the strong anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants activities. Herbal medication are required for the determination of safety and bioavailability. Here we present a brief summary of the herbal medication for the osteoarthritis (OA) and Rhuematoid arthritis (RA).
N. V. Rajguru*, N. R. Rajput, M. S Sonawane, S.R Agrawal, Use of Herbal Medications for Treatment of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Int. J. in Pharm. Sci., 2023, Vol 1, Issue 12, 253-259. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10360513