Abstract

A HISTORICAL REVIEW ON VRUSHYA DRAVYA PRASHNIPARNI

Dr. Mohd Imtiyaj*, Dr. Aarti Sharma, Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sharma and Dr. Pradeep Soni

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Abstract

Prashniparni, Uraria picta Desv. is one of the cardinal Ayurveda herb which is one among Dashamoola. It offers endless health benefits including antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, analgesic, cardiovascular, expectorant, anti-emetic, and aphrodisiac properties1. This herb is used effectively in the healing of fractured bones. Phytochemical compounds like alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, phenols, and saponins are present in this herb. This study focuses on a historical review of this herb Prashniparni based on its description given in brihatrai, laghutrai, nighantus, and other classical texts. This helps in comparing past and present indications of this herb which will facilitate the researchers for further studies of the herb.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Prashniparni, Aphrodisiac, Nighantu, etc.