Abstract
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, neuroinflammatory disease which interfere with the central nervous system and damage the myelin sheath and axons. It is mediated by auto-reactive lymphocytes that cross the blood brain barrier cause inflammation, demyelination and axonal loss disturb the communications between the neurons. The exact cause of the MS is not known but it is reported that it may be due to the genetic, environmental factors, viral infections (Epstein Barr virus). There are various approaches for the management of Multiple sclerosis like disease modifying agents are mainly used. Some of the monoclonal antibodies (Ocrelizumab) are approved recently for the management of MS. Due to various unwanted side effects with conventional medicines people are eager to use cost effective medicines with no or less side effects; therefore herbal medicines are best choice for them, they works by different pharmacological actions like reduce oxidative stress, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effects and others. Mainly used herbal plants like Ginkgobiloba, Salvia officinalis, Nigella sativa.