AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW OF PADMAKASHTA (PRUNUS CERCOIDES D DON) FROM OF SAMHITA AND NIGANTU
Kotmire Tejaswini S.*
Abstract
Padmakashsta (Prunus cercoides D Don) is described in the different
samhitas like Charak samhita, Sushrut samhita, Astanghridaya, and
Nighantu etc. According to Indian Herbal System (Ayurveda),
Padmakashta (Prunus cercoides D Don) is considered one of the most
important herb used widely in Raktapitta, Dahaprashmana,
Vednasthapan, Garbhashysthapan. Padmakashta (Prunus cercoides D
Don) possesses Anti-micorbial, Anti-oxidant, Diuretic, BPH
protective, Antispasmodic activity, Cytotoxic activity of plant. The
objective of this paper is to review the literature regarding Padmkashta
(Prunus ceracoides D Don) a commonly used herb in Ayurvedic
system.
Keywords: Padmkashta, Garbhashyasthapan, Anti-spasmodic.
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