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Aromatic Plants as Potential Resources to Combat Osteoarthritis
Maphibanri Maring1, C Balaji2, M Komala3
1Department of Pharmacognosy, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai, India.
Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening
|October 20, 2023
Summary
Aromatic herbs show promise for managing osteoarthritis, offering a natural alternative to conventional treatments. These remedies may reduce inflammation and support joint health, improving the quality of life for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Gerontology
Background:
- Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease affecting millions globally, particularly older adults.
- Current OA treatments primarily manage symptoms or slow progression, with no definitive cure available.
- Pharmacological treatments for OA can cause adverse effects and incur significant costs, driving research into alternative therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the therapeutic potential of aromatic herbs and their derivatives in managing osteoarthritis.
- To explore the anti-inflammatory and anabolic effects of aromatic plant-derived compounds for OA treatment.
- To highlight aromatic herbal medicines as promising complementary therapies for osteoarthritis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of experimental research on herbal extracts and essential oils for osteoarthritis.
- Analysis of studies investigating the anti-inflammatory, catabolic inhibitory, and anabolic promoting properties of aromatic plants.
- Examination of the role of bioactive components from aromatic plants in OA management.
Main Results:
- Experimental evidence suggests herbal extracts and compounds possess anti-osteoarthritic properties.
- Aromatic herbs and their essential oils demonstrate anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
- Bioactive components from aromatic plants can inhibit catabolic processes and promote anabolic processes crucial for OA treatment.
Conclusions:
- Aromatic herbal medicines, including plants and essential oils, show significant potential as safe and effective treatments for osteoarthritis.
- These natural remedies offer a promising avenue for complementary therapy in managing OA.
- Further research into the advantageous anti-osteoarthritic effects of aromatic herbal medicines is warranted to establish new therapeutic strategies.
