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@article{189517,
        author = {Vaishnavi Sukhadev Thombre and Amanpreet Kaur Dumda Palaya},
        title = {EXPLORATION OF THE HEALING ROLE OF FICUS BENGHALENSIS BARK IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS”},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {6860-6868},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189517},
        abstract = {For centuries, humans have turned to plants not only for medicine, but also for comfort and healing. Among these, Ficus represents one of the largest and most meaningful genera within the Moraceae family. Ficus benghalensis, widely found across many parts of Asia, has long held a respected place in traditional healing practices. Scientific studies have shown that this plant is rich in natural constituents such as sugars, proteins, essential and Volatile oils, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, terpenoids, and glycosides, all of which contribute to its medicinal value.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that deeply affects daily life, causing ongoing joint pain, inflammation, and gradual joint damage. Living with this disease often means managing discomfort over long periods, which highlights the need for therapies that are not only effective but also gentle and supportive. Traditional medicinal plants, rooted in long-standing human experience, offer valuable insights in this direction.
The present study takes a gentle and reflective "approach to understanding the potential role of the perial root powder of Ficus benghalensis in "rheumatoid arthritis. By bringing together traditional knowledge and available scientific evidence, this "work seeks to explore how the plant's anti- inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties may contribute to easing the burden of chronic joint inflammation. Existing research suggests that extracts and isolated compounds from Ficus benghalensis show meaningful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, which may help explain its supportive role in rheumatoid arthritis care.
Overall, this study emphasizes the importance of looking beyond symptom control to appreciate the healing relationship between nature and human health. Ficus benghalensis emerges not merely as a medicinal plant, but as a gentle natural companion with the potential to support the management of rheumatoid arthritis.},
        keywords = {Ficus benghalensis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Anti-inflammatory, Immunomodulatory, Analgesic. Antianoxidant,},
        month = {December},
        }