Abstract

SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION OF PRITHVI MAHABHUTA DOMINANT CHARACTERS IN UDUMBARA (FICUS GLOMERATA ROXB.) THROUGH PHARMACOGNOCY AND PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

Kamla Moond*, Hitesh Vyas, Harisha C. R. and V. J. Shukla

Abstract

Ficus glomerata Roxb commonly called as “Fig tree” is traditionally popular for its medicinal properties. It grows abundantly in all parts of India. Udumbara is used since the times of Vedas in spiritual practices. Used extensively in Ayurveda to treat bleeding disorder, Leucorrhoea, Menorrhagia, fractured bones, complexion enhancer and wound healing. In present study Udumbara was selected as a Parthiva dominant drug according to its Rasa panchaka, after that it was assessed by pharmacognostical and pharmaceutical study and result also shows that Udumbara is having dominance of Prithvi mahabhuta.

Keywords: Udumbara, Prithvi mahabhuta, Pharmacognosy.