Abstract

RIDDHI (HABENARIA INTERMEDIA D. DON)- USEFUL MEDICINAL PLANT OF AYURVEDA SUFFERING FROM ADULTERATION SYNDROME

Shalini*, Mishra Rajesh Kumar and Divya Vij

Abstract

Ṛddhī is an important member of Aṣṭavarga group of plants. Traditionally it is used in many herbal preparations for its rejuvenating and health promoting properties. Polyherbal formulation containing tubers of this herb possess properties viz. full of vital energy, high in antioxidants, and boosting immunity. In this modern time people are becoming more aware about benefits of medicinal plants and are attracted towards this plant possessing immense therapeutic value. The demand of this herb is increasing day by day but due to scarcity of this plant in wild, unaware about authentic botanical source, non-existing cultivation practices there is widespread problem of adulteration or substitution with other plants. The poor quality of raw material affect the quality of end product formed. So by taking into account the above situation this systematic review/metadata analysis has conducted to find out adulteration in Ṛddhī.

Keywords: ?ddh?, A??avarga, Orchidaceae, Habenaria intermedia D. Don, Habenaria edgeworthii Hook., f. ex Collett.