Herbal medicine as antipyretic: A comprehessive review

Abstract

The role of traditional medicines in the solution of health problems is invaluable on a global level. As estimated by WHO, 80% population of underdeveloped countries rely on traditional system of medicine. A large number of ethnic plants such as chirchitta, bhringraj, bija sal, arjuna, neem, tulsi etc. are used traditionally to cure pyrexia in India and other parts of the world. Plant based drugs are used as therapeutic agents or their chief constituent separated by chemical processes which are employed as medicines. Traditional use of herbal medicine is very basic and integral part of various cultures and spread of modern science. The practice continues today because of biomedical benefits in many parts of the world and demand for herbal product rising world wide.