THE IMPORTANCE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN JOINT DISEASES AND METHODS OF HERBAL TREATMENT AT HOME

Joint diseases are a leading cause of chronic pain, structural deformities, and long-term disability worldwide. This thesis explores the evidence-based role of phytotherapy in the comprehensive management of arthrological conditions. It highlights the use of specific medicinal plants with targeted anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective properties, providing a rationale for safe, clinical-grade herbal treatment methods adapted for home and rehabilitative use.