Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum DC.)- A Sarvadoshahara Dravya
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Shalaparni is a Sarvadoshahara drug mentioned in Charaka Samhita. Leaves of Shalaprni are like Shala. Shalaparni is having Madhura and Tikta Rasa, Guru and Snigdha Guna and Ushna Veerya.It is a common species found on lower hills and plains throughout India, ascending to 1500m in the Himalayas. It’s useful part is root and whole plant. It acts as Rasayana, Brimhana, Vrishya and useful inVishamajwara, Prameha, Shoola, Arsha. It has having anti-oxidant, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, antidiabetic, nootropic, anti leshmanial, immunomodulatory activity
Authors and Affiliations
Nitesh Shambharkar, NituDongre . , Amol Kadu
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