Karīra (Capparis decidua Edgew.) – An Important Medicinal Plant of Arid Zone
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Karīra (Capparis decidua Edgew.) belongs to Capparidaceae family commonly known as kair. It is an important plant of xerophytic zone. It is densely branched shrub reaching a height of 4.5 cm, with a clear bole of 2.5 cm. In Vedika literature, it has been described as having krimighna properties while in Ayurveda saṁhitā it is categorized under phala varga and śāka varga. Thus, Karīra is included both in āhāra dravya and aushadh dravya. This plant has its wider utility in traditional folk medicine and is used as ailments to relieve pain, toothache. Various nighanṭu emphasizes on its therapeutic values. It is useful in cough, asthma, inflammation, cardiac troubles, intermittent fevers and rheumatism etc. Being a desert plant, its different part possesses diverse chemical constituents which are of great medicinal and nutritional value. In this present paper medicinal uses of Karīra will be discussed.
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Dipti . , M. L. Jaiswal
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