Critical review on Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum (Linn)Moon)- A memoir from Classical texts
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Bharangi, Clerodendrum serratum (Linn) Moon, Samhita, ChikitsagranthaAbstract
Background: Clerodendrum serratum (Linn) Moon. is one of the important medicinal plant of the Verbenaceae family. Material & Method: All the available Ayurvedic Samhita & Chikitsagrantha were referred for the collection of data regarding Bharangi. There is description available on Formulation, Dosage form, Application, Indication etc. Observation & Result: It is observed that total 23 different dosage forms of Bharangi are described in Samhita & Chikitsagrantha. After reviewing it can be said that the indications of Bharangi are mainly in Kapha and Vata adhikya disease. Bharangi is used individually as well as in compound formulations in classical texts. various dosage forms of Bharangi are observed in the present review. But major number of formulations are in Churna and Kwatha dosage forms. Discussion: In the present study 23 Samhita & Chikitsagrantha are reviewed. Total 699 number of formulations are observed from Samhita and Chikitsagrantha. Among these formulations most prescribed dosage forms are Kwatha and Churna. Conclusion: The present review work helps in understanding the multidimensional action of Bharangi and its specificity.
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