Abstract

PHARMACO- THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY OF AROGYAVARDHINI VATI ON MAHASTROTAS (GIT)

Vd. Priyanka K. Dighde*, Vd. Mukund Dive and Vd. Sneha Kubde

Abstract

Arogyavardhini Vati (AV) a Kharaliya Rasakalpa (metallomineral ingredients) is widely used Ayurvedic herbo-mineral formulation having broad spectrum therapeutic indications) The word ‘arogya’ signifies ‘good health’ whereas ‘vardhini’ stands for ‘improver’, i.e. improves or promote good health also termed as “Sarvarogaprashamani”. Present study is aimed to compile the available literature regarding composition of (AV) and its unexplored uses, the therapeutic efficacy, pharmacological actions of (AV) on Mahastrotas. A comprehensive review has been made through Sangraha grantha, Samhitas and views of their critics, the journals, modern books and internet were also screened during the review. This formulation is characterized for better pharmacokinetic and polyvalent effects with multiple mechanism of drug action. Hence, it is obliged to conduct the preclinical and clinical trial to support the therapeutic efficacy of (AV) cited in the ancient literatures. Present study, deduces that (AV) aids digestive fire, unclogs body channels for the nutrients to outreach the tissues, stabilizes fats in the physique and detaches toxins by ameliorating the digestive system. The drug does not have substantial toxicological effects on brain, liver and kidney. (AV) altogether upgrades splendid health by balancing all the three Dosha.

Keywords: Arogyavardhini vati, Mahastrotas, Sarvarogaprashamani, Rasakalpa.