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EMETIC EFFECT OF OF HIJJAL (BARRINGTONIA ACUTANGULA LINN) - A DRUG REVIEW

Dr. Vinod Kumar*, Dr. Manish Pamnani, Prof. Kamini Kaushal, Dr. Ashwini K. Sharma, Dr. Rajesh Chandra Mishra and Dr. Pradeep Soni

Abstract

Ayurveda, the science of life had emerged through adaptations of man with natural touch of healthy living. Medicine, the most vital aspect of life with its immense value for happiness and survival. Barringtonia acutangula L. family Lecythidaceae is a popular medicinal plant used traditionally for its broad spectrum medicinal properties. Barringtonia acutangula was commonly used in India by tribal people for the treatment of liver disorders, diarrheal diseases, eye diseases, spleenic disorders and worm infestation. The fruit (Samudraphal, Dhatriphal) is bitter, acrid, anthelmintic, haemolytic and wound healing. The seed powder is used to induce vomiting. The bark contains about 15% tannins, ellagic acid and has astringent action and induced vomiting. Kaphshamna due to tikshna guna and ushna virya and use vomiting. In Tamil, it is known as Samutraphalam. Present review article analyze the classical reference & medicinal use on the basis of various available text.

Keywords: Samudraphala, Indian Oak, adapum, Kadamik, Kanapa, Pivar, Sathphal.[3]