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Abstract

DARSHAN and DORESWAMI, National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110 012, India, have reviewed (102 references) patented anti-inflammatory drugs derived from plants developed out of traditional medicine. Abstract: Patents secured on anti-inflammatory drugs derived from 38 plants are reviewed. An attempt has been made to compare the modern and traditional use of plant drugs and to establish the relevance of folk claims in developing modern drugs. Chemicals that alleviate swelling are derived from plants including grape, boswellia, turmeric, and devil's claw. Some essential oils such as clove, eucalyptus, rosemary, lavender, mint, myrrh, millefolia and pine have been patented and used as mixed formulations. The role of plant botanicals such as polysaccharides, terpenes, curcuminoids, alkaloids, and others in alleviating inflammatory diseases including arthritis, rheumatism, acne, skin allergy and ulcers is highlighted. Plants containing polysaccharides are the most potent in curing inflammatory diseases.

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Darshan S, Doreswamy R. Patented anti-inflammatory plant drug development from traditional medicine. Phytotherapy Research 18(5): 343-357, May 2004.