Innovative nanocarriers in arthritis therapy: the role of herbal cubosomes – PubMed Black Hawk Supplements

Background: Both osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are long-lasting inflammatory disorders that impact the joints. While conventional treatments like NSAIDs and DMARDs are effective, they often have adverse side effects.

Objective: The aim of this review is to explore the possibilities of using herbal treatments in treating the symptoms of arthritis, their stability and bioavailability. Traditional therapies often lead to adverse side effects, prompting a search for safer alternatives, particularly in herbal medicines. This review explores the innovative use of herbal cubosomes as advanced nanocarriers for arthritis therapy. Cubosomes, a type of self-assembled lipid nanoparticle, exhibit unique structural characteristics that enhance the delivery and bioavailability of encapsulated herbal compounds.

Method: Access was gained to PubMed, Scopus database, Google Scholar and Web of Science for the literature search. The results were later screened according to the titles, abstracts, and availability of full texts.

Results: The expository evaluation of the literature revealed that Key herbal components, such as Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Curcuma longa (Turmeric) and Boswellia serrata (Frankincense) are emphasized for their anti-inflammatory characteristics and possible advantages in managing arthritis. The herbal cubosomes enhance drug absorption, retention, and release kinetics in arthritic conditions. The difficulties in delivering and maintaining herbal substances are also discussed, with a focus on how nanotechnology can help get over these obstacles.

Conclusion: Overall, the integration of herbal cubosomes in arthritis therapy presents a promising approach that could result in safer and more efficient treatment alternatives, warranting further research and clinical exploration.

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