Ethnomedicinal aspect of Bharangi (Clerodendrum Serratum Linn Moon)

Authors

  • Viral Babubhai Sangada
  • Suman Singh
  • Dilip Jani

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i7.1430

Keywords:

Ethnomedicine, Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum (Linn) Moon), Therapeutics

Abstract

Background: Ethnomedicine generally refers to the study of traditional medicine practiced by different ethnic groups for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum (Linn) Moon) is a perennial shrub belongs to the Verbenaceae family. Traditionally, Bharangi is used as a medicine for various ailments in India. Material & Method: Available books on ethnomedicine and various online articles and websites were referred to collect information about Bharangi. Collected data were presented systematically and in tabular form. Observation & Result: Referring various books, articles in detail adds up a vast therapeutics range of Bharangi. Discussion: Bharangi has wide range of therapeutic application such as in Asthma, epilepsy, snake bite, mouth ulcer, alopecia, hair loss, etc. But it has remained clinically very less explored. Conclusion:  Present review study, inferred that more such tribes can be explored for its various uses which can be beneficial to other people once it is scientifically proven.

Author Biographies

Viral Babubhai Sangada

PG.scholar, Upgraded Department of Dravyaguna, Government Ayurveda College, Vadodara

Suman Singh

Associate Professor, Upgraded Department of Dravyaguna, Govt. Ayurveda college, Baroda

Dilip Jani

HOD & Professor, upgraded Department of Dravyaguna, Govt. Ayurveda College, Baroda

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Published

2024-08-11

How to Cite

Babubhai Sangada, V. ., Singh, S., & Jani, D. (2024). Ethnomedicinal aspect of Bharangi (Clerodendrum Serratum Linn Moon). Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 12(7). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i7.1430

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