ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF THE PLANTS USED IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINES
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https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v2i4.102Keywords:
Ayurveda, Medicinal plantsAbstract
Herbal medicines have great importance in maintaining the health of the individual. Demand for medicinal plant is increasing in both developed and developing countries due to growing recognition of natural plant being non narcotic, having no side effect, easy availability in surrounding area at desired price. Different parts of the plant have different active substances and these active substances may vary in their extent of activity and concentration. Most of active principles are present in leaves, flower, fruit, bark, root & seeds of the plant.Inflammatory diseases are a major and worldwide problem. Gastrointestinal side effect is the major problem associated with the presently available non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. In this review we have described some medicinal plants with respect to their anti- inflammatory action.
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