A Comprehensive Review on Bioactive Compounds of Plant Origin for Anti-arthritic Activities
Keywords:
Arthritis, Bioactive compounds, Inflammation, Phytochemicals, Secondary metabolitesAbstract
The aim of the study of this comprehensive review is to find out the major problems caused by arthritis in common
people. As arthritis is one of the prevalent chronic disorders, that is causing stiffness, pain, and joint dysfunction
including rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and juvenile arthritis. Therefore, there is a basic need
of multidimensional approach for its management. For this, various conventional anti-arthritic drugs such as –
methotrexate and sulfasalazine have been employed to relieve from arthritic conditions, but these drugs have shown
some deleterious effects on human health. This comprehensive review highlights anti-inflammatory potential of
bioactive compounds of plant origin for the management of arthritis.
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