Herbal Drugs in the Management of Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Low back discomfort, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and osteoarthritis (OA) are common rheumatic illnesses. The medications used to treat these conditions have serious adverse effects and are essentially ineffective. To treat these illnesses, a variety of methods are employed in place of traditional medications. Using herbal remedies is one of these strategies. The effects of medicinal plants and herbal remedies used to treat certain illnesses are examined in this study. The increased knowledge of the underlying processes, diagnosis, and treatment of OA has led to numerous possible therapeutic advancements in recent years. In the OA joint cavity, embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells can be utilized as a source of injectable therapeutics. These cells can develop into chondrocytes or mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Because of their capacity to develop into chondrocytes and their immunomodulatory qualities, MSCs are recognized as the most researched cell therapy products in cell-based OA therapy. They might speed up the healing of cartilage and eventually help joints get back to normal. However, there are still unmet medical needs for the treatment of OA despite the availability of current medicines and research advancements.