Abstract

RESEARCH ARTICLE ON PATHA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO STANYASHODHANA FROM THE VIEW OF SAMHITA A LITRERARY REVIEW

Ajaya D. Yerne*, Arun U. Bhatkar and Mrunal R. Akre

Abstract

Patha is one of the significant Ayurveda medicine which help in recovering impurities of mother milk during lactational period, Patha is indicated as Stanyashodhana, digestive, apetite stimulant as well as healing medicine in abscess i.e. vranropana. It is one of the best drug from Stanyashodhanamahakashaya, which means Galacto purifies during breast feeding. Also it is one of the best drug from jwarharamahakashaya which is useful in treatment of different types of fever. This review of Cissampospareira. Linn through its various indications are in use, controlled trial are needed to determine its real efficacy. The Patha plant, its properties, mechanism of action & clinical uses are briefly reviewed in this article.

Keywords: Patha, Stanyashodhana, Cissampelos pareira.