Abstract

CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF DRUG TAGARA (VALERIANA WALLICHII DC.) IN AYURVEDA AND MODERN LITERATURE

*Dr. Sangita, Dr. Omprakash Sharma and Dr. Sangeeta Kuri

Abstract

Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine originated in India over thousands of years ago, has been an integral part of holistic healthcare. Focusing on balancing the body (Shareera) and mind (manas), Ayurveda offers a unique approach to health and wellness. Hence, the demand for herbal therapeutics is increasing gradually in the world. The Indian system of medicines uses herbal preparations in majority for the management of diseases. Globally a large number of pharmacological studies have been conducted extensively on various medicinal plants. Tagara (Valeriana wallichii DC.) is an effective herbal drug for many diseases like anxiety, insomnia, hypertension, etc. It is classified as a Nidrajanana (sleep-inducing), Manodoshahara (mental disorder pacifying) and Vishaghna (anti-toxic) herb. This review focuses on Vernacular Names, Ras Panchak, Taxonomy, Classification, History, Morphology, Chemical constituents, Pharmacological activities and Therapeutic Uses of Tagara as Medicine according to Ayurveda and Modern perspective.

Keywords: Tagara, Valeriana wallichii DC., Charak Samhita, Sushrut Samhita, Ashtanghridya.