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Recent studies indicate that its botanical metabolites (such as icariin) exhibit anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective potential in osteoarthritis (OA) models. However, a comprehensive analysis remains lacking.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      This study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251143826). Chinese and English databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, FMRS, VIP, CNKI, WanFang) were searched to collect preclinical controlled trials evaluating\n                      <jats:italic>Epimedium<\/jats:italic>\n                      extracts or their botanical metabolites for the treatment of OA in Murine subjects. The risk of bias was assessed using the SYRCLE tool, and data were synthesized using RevMan 5.4 and Stata 19.0.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Thirteen studies comprising 238 Murine subjects were included. Interventions utilizing\n                      <jats:italic>Epimedium<\/jats:italic>\n                      -derived botanical metabolites significantly improved Pelletier scores and thermal paw withdrawal latency (PWL). Concurrently, they decreased the levels of serum IL-6 and MMP-13, as well as intra-articular IL-1\u03b2, IL-18, and MMP-1. Favorable pharmacological trends were also observed for serum TNF-\u03b1, intra-articular MMP-13, and the mechanical paw withdrawal threshold (PWT). Subgroup analysis identified the route of administration as a significant source of heterogeneity for intra-articular MMP-13 expression.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Botanical metabolites derived from the genus\n                      <jats:italic>Epimedium<\/jats:italic>\n                      demonstrate pharmacological potential in Murine models of OA. 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