Abstract

A LITERARY REVIEW ON SHYONAK (OROXYLUM INDICUM)

*Dr. Shweta Rankawat and Dr. Jyoti Pareek, Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sharma and Dr. Pradeep Soni

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a comprehensive system of natural health care that originated in the ancient Vedic times of India. Its primary emphasis is on prevention of disease and maintenance of health. It also provides treatment for disease. Oroxylem indicum is a multipurpose plant. Many text books in Ayurveda describe its morphology, habitat, ras panchak and its therapeutic uses which mainly focuses on its antiinflammatory, antiulcer, hepatoprotective, anticancer, antioxidant, photocytotoxic, antiproliferative, antiarthritic, antimicrobial, antimutagenic and immunostimulant properties.

Keywords: Ayureda, Shyonak, Shothhara, Dashmool