EFFECT OF SHALAPARNI (DESMODIUM GANGETICUM) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION (VYANABALA VAISHAMYA)
Dr. Shalinee*, Dr. Harish Bhakuni and Prof. Ram Kishor Joshi
Abstract
Desmodium gangeticum (Sanskrit: Shalaparni) is one of the herbs
mentioned in all ancient scriptures of Ayurveda. It is one of the herb
amongst Dashmoola which is the group of 10 herbs. Desmodium
gangeticum root is thermogenic and nervine tonic posses aphrodisiac,
carminative, constipating, diuretic, febrifuge, cardiotonic, anti
inflammatory and expectorant property. Its Hydroalcoholic extract
showed antimicrobial activity. Hence in view of immense medicinal
importance of the plant this review is therefore compile all the
information related to Desmodium gangeticum.
Keywords: Desmodium gangeticum, Shalaparni, Hydroalcoholic extract, Antimicrobial.
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