Literature is reviewed on rheumatism as a disease and some known therapeutic agents used for its treatment in both orthodox and traditional medicines given. Recipes of traditional remedies obtained from market surveys are also given. The local and common names as well as their medicinal uses are mentioned. An objective listing of anti-rheumatic plants is presented giving their known active chemical constituents as well as indicating in a few cases their pharmacological activities.
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