Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW OF BHARANGI (CLEDODENDRM SERRATUM)

Santosh Kumar Tamta*, Dr. Suresh Chaubey and Dr. Ramesh Chandra Tiwari

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Abstract

Imbalance of Dosha leads to various diseases formation in human body including Non Communicable Diseases. Change in lifestyle and diet of common people has important role in disease formation. Among diseases present, there are many diseases which doesn’t has proper treatments available for complete cure. Whereas Ayurveda is a complete system of holistic medicine, in which a number of drugs with multiple beneficial actions are mentioned but scientific research is required to prove the effects of this drugs. Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum) is a well-known drug mentioned in Ayurveda for various purposes by Acharya Charaka, Acharya Sushruta, Acarya Vagbhata and most of Nighantus. Hence, plant Bharangi is being selected for complete Medicinal Plant Review.

Keywords: Bharangi(Clerodendrum serratum), Ayurveda, Medicinal Plant.