Potential Phytoconstituents of Genus Vitex for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Review.

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most predominant conditions which have utmost influence on the society. The disease is an inflammatory disorder which affects joints, connective tissues, muscles, tendons and fibrous tissues. Approximately 270 known species of vitex genus are known, extending from shrubs to trees in the tropical, sub-tropical regions and temperate zones.