Vol. 1, Issue 1, Part A (2024)

Chronic diseases, primarily driven by oxidative stress and inflammation, have become increasingly prevalent and require effective management strategies. This review discusses Ayurvedic herbal extracts, focusing on their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and their therapeutic potential within traditional formulations. Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient Indian healing system, has long incorporated plants with natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components to treat conditions linked to oxidative and inflammatory damage. Key herbs, including Curcuma longa (turmeric), Withania somnifera (ashwagandha), Emblica officinalis (amla), Zingiber officinale (ginger), and Ocimum sanctum (tulsi), are explored for their bioactive compounds and mechanisms that confer these protective effects. Further, the review addresses the clinical efficacy of common Ayurvedic formulations, such as Chyawanprash and Triphala, while examining the challenges of standardization and potential for integration with modern therapeutic approaches. This synthesis underscores the significant role of Ayurveda in chronic disease prevention and therapeutic support, with recommendations for future research to validate and expand the understanding of these herbs.