Review on Herbal Transdermal Patches for Effective Pain Relief in Sports Injuries from Ayurvedic and Modern Perspectives

Pain management in remains a critical challenge due to the risk of adverse effects associated with conventional analgesics. Herbal transdermal patches offer a promising, non-invasive, and targeted approach to pain relief, utilizing phytoconstituents with antiinflammatory and analgesic properties. This review explores the potential of herbal transdermal patches in managing musculoskeletal pain in athletes, analyzing their phytochemical composition, mechanism of action, and clinical efficacy through the lens of Ayurveda. Ayurvedic herbs) are known for their Vedanasthapana (analgesic) and Shothahara (anti-inflammatory) actions. A comprehensive search of scientific literature was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Studies involving in vitro, in vivo, and clinical evaluations of herbal transdermal patches for pain management in sports-related injuries were analyzed. Ayurvedic literature and classical references were reviewed to validate the traditional use of these herbs. Several Ayurvedic herbs exhibit potent Vedanasthapana, Shothahara, and Sandhaneeya (wound-healing) properties Herbal transdermal patches based on Ayurvedic formulations provide a sustainable and effective alternative for pain management in athletes, minimizing systemic side effects while promoting faster recovery. Further clinical trials and standardization of formulations are essential to establish their widespread application in sports medicine.