Abstract

STUDY DRUG KUSHMAND FROM DIFFERENT AYURVEDIC AND MODERN TEXTS

Dr. Satyender Kumar

Abstract

The article deals with whole description about the drug Kushmand. In this regard, detailed historical aspects, classical review, classification of the drug in the different Samhita and Nighantu, synonyms of Kushmand and their interpretation is described. Moreover Rasapanchaka, effect on Dosha-Dhatu, systemic action, Roghnata, therapeutic utilities; parts used. Kushmand as Pathya-Apathya, dose, antidote, adulteration of the drug are also mentioned. Modern review of Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cong. where in taxonomic position of the drug, different vernacular names of the drug, family characters, genus characters, distribution, action and uses, cultivation, chemical constituents find their place.

Keywords: Kushmand, Ayurveda, Modern, Samhita, Nighantu.