Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Cartilage Protective Effects of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Arthritis
Journal · Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
Original authors · Lee CH, Seo YB, Yoon HJ, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jep.2024.gwj00501
Summary
Twenty clinical trials (1,856 subjects total) were meta-analyzed to evaluate cartilage protective effects of herbal medicine treatment for arthritis. The herbal medicine administration group showed significantly higher joint space maintenance rates, with reduced MMP-13 levels.
Key figures
Major Effect
Joint Space Maintenance
Total Participants
1856 subjects
Analyzed Papers
20 papers
Conclusion
Herbal medicine treatment inhibits cartilage destruction in arthritis patients and is effective in preserving joint structure.
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