Medicinal Plant Enriched Metal Nanoparticles and Nanoemulsion for Inflammation Treatment: A Narrative Review on Current Status and Future Perspective

Abstract

Inflammation is considered a natural reaction of the immune system that can be caused by several factors such as pathogens, chemical substances, and damaged cells. Since the classical era, therapeutic substances have been made from medicinal plants. According to recent studies, nanotechnology provides a fresh approach to maintaining the standard quality, distribution, and bioactivity of therapeutic compounds. This review emphasizes the anti-inflammatory effects of green, synthetic, plant-based nanoparticles and nanoemulsions. A reduction of the dosage of anti-inflammatory medications and an improved therapeutic impact is highly desirable with an efficient drug delivery method. Along with the discussion of nanotechnology of medicinal plant-based anti-inflammatory effects, this review also offers a perspective view of the use of nanoparticles and nanoemulsions in inflammatory diseases in the future.

Keywords

• nanoemulsions
• inflammation
• nanoparticles
• medicinal plant
• anti-inflammatory effects