1. Denoting an agent which suppresses manifestations of rheumatic disease; usually applied to anti-inflammatory agents or agents that are capable of delaying progression of the basic disease process in inflammatory arthritis. ... 2. An agent possessing such properties (e.g., gold compounds). ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(an″te-) (an″ti-roo-mat´ik) counteracting rheumatism and rheumatoid disease. an agent that so acts.
Type: Term Pronunciation: an′tē-rū-mat′ik Definitions: 1. Denoting an agent that suppresses manifestations of rheumatic disease; usually applied to antiinflammatory agents or agents that are capable of delaying progression of the basic disease process in inflammatory arthritis. 2. An agent possessing such properties (gold comp...
Herb that relieves or cures rheumatism. 
Antirheumatic medicine is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Herbs used to relieve or protect against rheumatism. Blue Cohosh, Cat's Claw, Celery, Dandelion, Kelp, Poke Root, Sarsaparilla, Wild Yam.