Introduction Osteoarthritis is a progressively degenerative joint disease that affects more than half of the population by age 65 and roughly 80% of people by age 75.1,2 It is the most common musculoskeletal disease and the most common joint disorder in the world.1,3 Osteoarthritis is classified as a total joint disease that affects the hyaline (articular) cartilage, the synovial lining, and progressively the underlying bone as well as the supporting ligaments of the involved joint. The articular
fruit, Mangosteen of G. mangostana Source: http://www.positivehealth.com/article/nutraceuticals/the-mangosteen-fruit-garcinia-mangostana-science-and-ongoing-research The hulls of the mangosteen fruit is the one that have chemicals that provide anti-inflammatory effects. Its constituents are α-mangostins and γ-mangostins. It has proven in a research study that it helps in inflammation [8]. Different Methods of Screening In-vitro screening of anti-inflammatory effects of Harpagophytum