Vidarikandadi Churna: A Drug Review
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Nutrition, also called nourishment, is provision of materials to cells and organisms in the form of food to support life. Adequate food and nutrition are essential for proper growth and physical development, optimum work capacity, normal reproduction, adequate immunity and resistance to infections. Malnutrition is a common paediatric ailment that is seen in India. Term malnutrition refers to both undernutrition as well as overnutrition. Inadequate diet may produce several forms of undernutrition in children. Under-nutrition including intrauterine growth restriction, protein energy malnutrition, stunting, wasting and various micronutrient deficiencies are the major underlying factors contributing to the death of about 3 millions children each year that is 45% of the total. Vidarikandadi Churna is an Ayurvedic formulation for malnutrition. Description of this formulation is mentioned in Ayurvedic literature Yoga Ratnakar. The effectiveness of the drug can be attributed to the pharmacological properties of its individual components. This article reviews the chemical constituents and experimental based pharmacology of contents of Vidarikandadi Churna. Vidarikandadi Churna possesses various pharmacological action like Balya (strengthpromoting), Brinhana (bulk-promoting), Jivaniya (vitaliser), Rasayana (tonic), Santarpana (Nourishing) and Sthairyakar (promotes stability) property. The aim of this article is to support the pharmacological potential of Vidarikandadi Churna and its ingredients with scientific evidence.
Authors and Affiliations
Divya . , Utkarsh Gupta, Deepshikha . , N. N. Tiwari, G. P. Garg
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