Abstract

CHOPCHINI-A LITRARY REVIEW FROM VIEW OF AYURVEDA

Dr. Ajaya Yerne*, Dr. Arun Bhatkar and Dr. Mrunal R. Akre

Abstract

Chopchini is one of the miraculous Ayurveda medicine which helps in improving skin diseases as well as constipation. Chopchini is also indicated in disease like Syphilis which is very common genital disorder. It is also used in urine retention and arthritis as antiinflammatory drug. Chopchini is a drug mentioned in Ayurveda which is used in many diseases but its description is available after 16th century. It was initially used in the treatment of royal family of England and Europe at around 14th century. The drug need focus for students, scholars and researchers. Hence, this review Chopchini i.e. Smilex china though various indications are in use, controlled trials are needed to determine its real efficacy. The Chopchini plant, its properties, mechanism of action and clinical uses are briefly was reviewed in this article.

Keywords: Chopchini, Syphilis, Smilex china.