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A new database, RAACFDb, consolidates Ayurvedic classical formulations for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment. This resource aims to help researchers discover effective traditional remedies with fewer side effects.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Ayurvedic Medicine
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Research
  • Database Development

Background:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment has evolved, with growing interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
  • Traditional Ayurvedic treatments for RA remain understudied and undocumented.
  • Ethnobotanical research highlights the preference for herbal remedies in CAM.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an integrated database, RAACFDb (Rheumatoid Arthritis Ayurvedic Classical Formulations Database), for accessing Ayurvedic formulations for RA.
  • To consolidate information from Vedic Samhita and other sources for RA treatment options.

Main Methods:

  • Literature data was collected via search engines and from Ayurvedic practitioners.
  • An integrated database was constructed using MySQL and PHP back-end technologies.
  • Information on classical Ayurvedic formulations for RA was systematically gathered.

Main Results:

  • The RAACFDb database details Ayurvedic classical formulations for RA treatment.
  • Included information encompasses composition, usage, plant parts, active ingredients, and structures.
  • The database provides a comprehensive overview of traditional RA remedies.

Conclusions:

  • The primary goal is to identify highly effective Ayurvedic formulations for RA with minimal side effects.
  • The RAACFDb database offers accessible information for clinical researchers and students.
  • This resource aims to facilitate the discovery of novel therapeutic leads for RA.