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Abstract@#The study of the use of active substances in the raw materials of drugs used in traditional medicine by modern medical methods, especially the relationship between their secondary metabolites and their biological activity, has become a topic of great interest. The purpose of this study is to clarify the taste, potency, and chemical composition of some medicinal herbs used in traditional Mongolian medicine to treat arthritis. The main methods used in the research are analysis of ancient source materials and checklist. Four herbs were selected for the study: <i>Linari buriatica Turcz, Veronica incana, Inula Britannica</i>, and <i>Ledum palustre L.</i> According to the theory of traditional medicine, the taste, potency and general use of these four herbs are different, but the medicinal herbs have the ability to cure arthritis. In addition, the active substances in the chemical composition of these four herbs has been shown to be effective against a variety of diseases, including: <i>Linari buriatica Turcz</i>, used in large doses has purgative action and in small doses, it has the effect of stimulating gastrointestinal peristalsis and secretory function, <i>Veronica incana</i> contains cardiac glycosides and saponins while <i>Inula Britannica</i> contains inulin, and <i>Ledum palustre L</i> have been shown to suppress inflammation and promote apoptosis, or programmed cell death, which is essential for healthy living. However, the use of these four herbs in the treatment of arthritis in traditional medicine is noteworthy and needs to be studied in more depth.