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of ethnomedicinal plants. However, there is a hidden fact that the different components present in the crude plant drugs may be more efficient and potent than any of the single purified compound which may help to nullify the toxic effects of individual constituents. Most of the commonly used modern medicines have originated from the plant sources. The incidence of arthritis and related diseases is increasing now due to the drastic changes that happened in the present life style. The quest for new botanicals as relief for these life style disorders would be a welcome step for the local and urban health care. Majority of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds isolated from the above discussed medicinal plants are prone to some side effects for which addition of modern medicines or antidotes from plant sources are recommended. At the same time plants like Bosewellia, Callophyllum and Mesua yield such compounds free from side effects. The development of neutraceuticals from them could substitute the present generic market to a great extent.
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