Shirish as an Antidote in Ayurveda
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Albizia lebbeck commonly known as shirish, has number of therapeutic properties. Albizia lebbeck is an economically important plant for industrial and medicinal uses. The leaves are good fodder with much protein content. The plant contains saponin, macrocyclic alkaloids, phenolic glycosides and flavonols. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is considered as an antidote against all type of poisons. Many ayurvedic formulation of shirish like Panch shirish agada, Mahagandhahasti Agad etc. have been indicated in poisoning. However, it has been established that the plant has antidotal value against either snake or scorpion venoms. In addition, the bark decoction of Albizia lebbeck possesses antianaphylactic, anti-asthmatic activity
Authors and Affiliations
Harmeet Kour, Inderpal Kaur
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP292028
- DOI -
- Views 66
- Downloads 0
A Recent update on Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Medicinal value of Axle wood (Anogeissus latifolia Wall. Cat)
Anogeissus latifolia Wall is one of the important medicinal plants in Ayurveda for Diabetes. It is also useful in UTI infections, skin diseases, liver complaints, fever, epileptic fits etc. The plant is rich in pharmacol...
Therapeutic Importance of Rubia cordifolia Linn. and its Phytochemical Analysis
Aim: Phytochemistry of Manjistha root was done to compare the relevant therapeutic effect. Materials and Methods: Manjistha root was evaluated to determine total, water soluble, acid insoluble ash & extractive values. Or...
A Comparative Randomized Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effect of Sadyo Vamana and Simhyadi Kwatha in the Management of Tamaka Shwasa/ Bronchial Asthma
A randomized clinical study planned to compare the therapeutic effect of sadyovamana and Simhyadi in the subjects who are diagnosed as Tamaka shwasa. Objective: to compare the therapeutic efficacy of Sadyovamana and Simh...
Panchakarma: a Recommended Therapy in Ayurveda for Blood Cleansing and Detoxification
Purification in Ayurvedic treatments includes elimination of environmentally toxic substances such as polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB's) and pesticides from the body system without the risk of any side effect. Panchakarma...
A Review on Presence of Swedana Karma in Various Diseases of Pranavaha Srotas
Pranavaha Srotas is one of the thirteen Srotas mentioned in the Samhita. It is responsible for working of Swasan Kriya from birth to death. Any vitiation in it can lead to serious condition which may prove to be a life t...