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ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTY (RASAYANA KARMA) OF BEEJAK HEARTWOOD EXTRACT (PTEROCARPUS MARSUPIUM ROXB) – A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Rohit Omaji Kamble* and Dr. Laxmikant Patil

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BEEJAK HEARTWOOD is use in Rasayana karma, Kushthghna, Prameha, Raktapitta, Krimighna property. The heartwood is astringent, bitter, acrid, cooling, anti-inflammatory, union-promoter, depurative, urinary astringent, haemostatic, anthelmintic, constipating & rejuvenating. It is useful in vitiated conditions of kapha & pitta. Inflammations, fractures, bruises, leprosy, skindiseases, leucoderma, diabetes, diarrhea, dysentry, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, cough, asthma bronchitis & greyness of hair The plant based antioxidants are a kind of phytonutrient or plant based nutrient. The body also produces some antioxidants, known as endogenous antioxidants. If body can’t process and remove free radicals efficiently, oxidative stress can result. This can harm cells and body function. Some Factors increases the production of free radicals in body internally by inflammation or externally by UV exposure, pollution, cigarette smoke. Oxidative stress level has been linked to heart disease, cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, arthritis, immune deficiency. Antioxidants are working for neutralize the free radicals in our bodies, boost the immune system, slow down the aging, increases vitality of life. It is need for mankind of the world. Antioxidants are enhance the human life, free from diseases & increases life of human body.

Keywords: Beejak, Heartwood, Antioxidant, Rasayana.