Analytical Analysis of Shatapushpa Described in Kashyapasamhita: A Review
Journal Title: International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
Shatapushpa is one of the most important & a widely used herbal drug in various female disorders. It is the most useful, popular, important ayurvedic medicines for woman since ancient times. Ayurveda describes the tridosha siddhanta which originated and developed from the principles of panchamahabhootas. From these principles, the ideas of dosha – dhatu-mala were integrated after a study of the human body. Thus the science of dosha – dhatu-mala developed basic principles of this science like the principle of samanya - vishesha which based on dravya. In Kashyapasamhita maharshi kashyapa described the very wonder drug shatapushpa in kalpasthana under the heading of shatapushpa shatawari kalpadhyaya. In present era, because of change in life style, food habit, workload, women faces lots of stress and strain. This ultimately causes influence on hormones causing disorders related to reproductive organs. Various research studies at present reveal many major chemical constituent present in this drug are useful as described by maharshi kashyapa.
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Dr. M. B. Pillewan, et al.
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