Ethnomedicinal Plants of Gwalior Chambal Region for Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Review

Abstract

Medicinal plants play a significant role in healthcare system worldwide, often serving as the primary treatment option in many diseases including Musculoskeletal system disorders (MSDs). It includes a group of conditions that affect the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues. The musculoskeletal disorders are globally rising and causing a significant health and economic burden on the society. The conditions once established, is difficult to cure, though certain anti-inflammatory medicines and analgesics may cause temporary relief. The use of allopathic drugs may suppress the symptoms but they have many side effects on vital organs. In view of this, the use of plants-based medications is continuously rising and considered as the safest way to manage symptoms of these diseases. This review aims to consolidate existing knowledge on medicinal plants found in Gwalior Chambal region of MP reported by various research groups for management of MSDs. Data were collected by reviewing various papers of researchers in madhya pradesh. The paper provides significant information about the medicinal plants their habit, local name, plant part used in different ailment categories. This paper provides noteworthy information regarding indigenous uses of plants in basic health care practices among rural and ethnic people of this region. The outcomes of the study may be helpful in compiling information for future pharmacological and phytochemical screening of plant species leading to natural drug discovery and development of plant-based remedy for treatment of this crippling disease.