Abstract

BHUMYAMALAKI AS A HEPATOPROTECTIVE DRUG- A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Dr. Pawar Anuja Samindar* and Dr. Jithesh Chowta

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Abstract

Pediatric liver disease is common entity in children due to many causes. Rasayana is the therapy mostly used for promotion of strength. Bhumyamalaki is traditional Ayurvedic medicine which am going to prove as a hepato protective. Pediatric liver diseases is common entity in children resulting from different causes. Hepato biliary disorders are major cause of mortality and morbidity among Indian infants and children. It is having tikta, Kashaya, Madhura rasa along with Madhura Vipaka and Sheeta Virya. Uses- Kamala- Bhumyamalaki patra swarasa. And in Yakrutodara- Whole patra swarasa. Bhumyamalaki as Hepato protective, Bilirubin reduction- The active ingredient Phyallanthin andrographolide will help in reduction of bilirubin. Liver enzyme normalization. Bhumyamlaki is commonly used for treatment of several liver disorders particularly in HBV infection. It is having potent antioxidant effect characterized by modest increase in level of Ascorbic acid and Gallic acid. It is having appetite stimulant activity. Bhumyamalaki is one of the important liver protecting herb. It is having hepato protective activity due to having active contents like flavoinoids, tannins, lignans and terpenes, which are having antioxidant effect. It improves liver detoxification, increase the bile secretion and has anti- inflammatory properties.

Keywords: Bhumyamalaki, Hepatic disorders.