THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF DHATURA IN RESPIRATORY INFECTIOUS DISEASES: A REVIEW
*Dr. Bhargavi S. Lakkakula and Dr. R. D. Lambat
ABSTRACT
In Ayurveda, immunity can be correlated as vyadhikshmatva, bala or
ojas which is the product of overall balance of body functions, tissues,
digestion and elimination. Whenever these things get hampered,
immunity deteriorates and infectious disease occur. Infectious disease
like TB, AIDS, HIV, Skin diseases and many more occur due to
lowered immunity. Respiratory symptoms include infection of upper
respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract which includes cough, sore
throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, bronchitis, pneumonia etc. RTI
can affect the sinuses, throat, airways causing infection. Dhatura is
among the well known folklore medicinal herbs. It has both poisonous
and medicinal properties and has been proved to have great pharmacological property like
bronchodilator, anti inflammatory, anti fungal, anti bacterial,kaphaghna and shwasaghna
which is of great utility to humankind. So this article aims at creating public awareness
related to use of Dhatura in treatment of respiratory infectious disaeses.
Keywords: Dhatura, Respiratory infections.
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