Abstract

THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF DHATURA IN RESPIRATORY INFECTIOUS DISEASES: A REVIEW

*Dr. Bhargavi S. Lakkakula and Dr. R. D. Lambat

Abstract

In Ayurveda, immunity can be correlated as vyadhikshmatva, bala or ojas which is the product of overall balance of body functions, tissues, digestion and elimination. Whenever these things get hampered, immunity deteriorates and infectious disease occur. Infectious disease like TB, AIDS, HIV, Skin diseases and many more occur due to lowered immunity. Respiratory symptoms include infection of upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract which includes cough, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, bronchitis, pneumonia etc. RTI can affect the sinuses, throat, airways causing infection. Dhatura is among the well known folklore medicinal herbs. It has both poisonous and medicinal properties and has been proved to have great pharmacological property like bronchodilator, anti inflammatory, anti fungal, anti bacterial,kaphaghna and shwasaghna which is of great utility to humankind. So this article aims at creating public awareness related to use of Dhatura in treatment of respiratory infectious disaeses.

Keywords: Dhatura, Respiratory infections.