Abstract

SHIRISH: DESCRIPTION OF A VISHGHANA (ANTIDOTE) DRAVYA IN AYURVEDA

Rudramani Deepak*, Parvesh Kumar and Rajeev Ranjan

Abstract

A herbal drug commonly known as Shirish (Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. (Family: Fabaceae) has number of therapeutic property and are useful for the treatment of the diverse range of diseases. All parts of Shrish are widely used as a general and universal antidote in traditional medicine. The present study evaluates the complete description and therapeutic effects of Shrish. It is generally distributed in tropical and subtropical areas of India, Andaman Island, Myanmar, Bangladesh, tropical Africa and Asia. It is used in Pama, Kushtha, Kandu, Visarapa, Kasa, Vrana, Shotha, Shvaas, Mushak Visha, Sheetpitta, Rakta Dushti, Vishamjwara, Sarpdansh, Vishadushti, Suryavart, Ardhaavbhedak, Netrabhishyanda. The phyto-constituents presents in the plants are β-sitosterol, melacacidin, albiziahexoside, D-catechin, betulnic acid and echinocystic acid, which are responsible for different physiological and pharmacological activities.

Keywords: Shrish, Albizia lebbeck, Ayurveda, Chikitsa.