A Review on Therapeutic Potential of Trivrita (Operculina turpethum Linn.)
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Trivrita (Operculina turpethum Linn.) is a large perennial herb from family Convolvulaceae. Natural products are part and parcel of human society to combat a wide range of disorders from the dawn of civilization. There may be more than 2,500 herbs including Trivrita are used across India in various forms of herbal medicine. Traditional medicine is a major part of the cultural heritage of a society and it has developed in accordance with the lifestyle and cultural practices of the society. Principally the root bark of Trivrita is used in its different formulations. It is described under Bhedaniya Mahakashaya (Dashemani) by Charaka and included in Adhobhagahar and Shyamadi group by Sushruta. It is considered best among the drugs used to induce Virechan (therapeutic purgation), one of the procedures of Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapy. Trivrita contains various secondary metabolites including saponins, flavonoids, glycosides like turpethien and phenolics and it also contains some amount of essential oil, glucose and fructose. Various studies on Operculina turpethum Linn. validated its different pharmacological action like laxative action, hypoglycemic action, anti-dyslipidemic effect, aniinflammatory effect, ulcer protective effect, anti-microbial effect, etc. The present review comprehensively incorporates the phytochemical, pharmacological and therapeutic importance of Trivrita.
Authors and Affiliations
Satyapal Singh, Sangeeta . , Sudharma. I. Kodituwakku, Rajendra Prasad, J. S. Tripathi, N. P. Rai
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