Medicinal plants with potential antipyretic activity: A review

Medicinal plants are the part and parcel of human society to combat against different diseases from the dawn of human civilization. According to World Health Organization, approximately 80% population of the developing countries are facing difficulties to afford synthetic drugs and are relying on traditional medicines mainly of plant origin in order to maintain their primary health care needs. Plants are being used in various disorders e.g., gastrointestinal disorders, genitourinary problems, hepatobilliary discomforts and psychological and respiratory problems through time immemorial and people in western countries are now reverting back towards herbal medicines because of their extensive biological and medicinal activities, higher safety and lesser costs. Many plants are being traditionally used in the treatment of fever and their antipyretic activities have been confirmed scientifically. The current review clearly demonstrates the importance of medicinal plants in the treatment of fever. Furthermore, this review can help the scientists and researchers to find some new antipyretic agents from traditional medicinal plants.