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Herbal medicines for the treatment of osteoarthritis: A systematic review

Rheumatology, ISSN: 1462-0324, Vol: 40, Issue: 7, Page: 779-793
2001
  • 132
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  • 0
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  • 123
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  • 0
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  • 28
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  • Citations
    132
    • Citation Indexes
      127
    • Policy Citations
      3
      • Policy Citation
        3
    • Clinical Citations
      1
      • PubMed Guidelines
        1
    • Patent Family Citations
      1
      • Patent Families
        1
  • Captures
    123
  • Social Media
    28
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      28
      • Facebook
        28

Article Description

Objective. Limitations in the conventional medical management of osteoarthritis indicate a real need for safe and effective treatment of osteoarthritis patients. Herbal medicines may provide a solution to this problem. The aim of this article was to review systematically all randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of herbal medicines in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Methods. Computerized literature searches were carried out on five electronic databases. Trial data were extracted in a standardized, predefined manner and assessed independently. Results. Twelve trials and two systematic reviews fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The authors found promising evidence for the effective use of some herbal preparations in the treatment of osteoarthritis. In addition, evidence suggesting that some herbal preparations reduce consumption of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was found. The reviewed herbal medicines appear relatively safe. Conclusions. Some herbal medicines may offer a much-needed alternative for patients with osteoarthritis.

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