Arthritis is a general term for diseases which occurs due to the inflammation of connective tissues in joints , resulting in pain , swelling , stiffness , and loss of function of the joints . Anti Arthritis is a product developed by the scientists of CSIR -NEIST (council of scientific and industrial research) -(north east institute of science and technology). The herbal product developed by CSIR-NEIST , named "ANTI ARTHRITIS", formulated as an ointment effective in both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. the raw material of the product are from edible plants widely occurring in NORTH EAST INDIA . Developed by scientists at the North-East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, the balm - Anti Arthritis was found safe and efficacious during animal and human trials. A common ailment for middle aged and old persons, arthritis is caused by inflammation of connective tissues in joints, resulting in pain, swelling and stiffness. In India, close to 15 per cent of the population suffer from one or the other form of arthritis, two most common forms being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Despite extensive research, there is still no cure. “Topical application of the ointment reduces inflammation and bring down the level of cytokines which cause arthritis. It is a joint pain reliever that works better than other commercial products,” Prof. Bhattacharaya told Deccan Herald. “Trials on 45 people have shown positive results. Scientists from the biodiversity rich North-East made it using locally available plants. It will also be produced in the North-East,” said Samir K Brahmachari, Director-General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, the parent body of NEIST.
