Volume-1 ,Issue-1, August-2025

Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disorder marked by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. It represents one of the major global health concerns, encompassing various rheumatic conditions. Although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used for management, their long-term use often leads to adverse gastrointestinal effects. In recent years, there has been a growing shift toward herbal therapies as safer alternatives. Herbal medicines have gained attention due to their effectiveness and lower toxicity compared to conventional allopathic drugs. Medicinal plants serve as valuable sources for discovering bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. Numerous plants and their constituents have been investigated for anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties, though only a limited number have advanced to clinical evaluation. This review aims to summarize and discuss the pharmacological mechanisms of selected indigenous medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds exhibiting promising anti-arthritic activity.

Keyword: Anti-Arthritic, Inflammatory, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Herbal Remedies