Abstract

A REVIEW OF ATIVISHA (ACONITUM HETEROPHYLLUM WALL EX ROYALE) FROM THE AYURVEDIC AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES

Dr. Revati Garge*, Dr. Kshitij Garge and Dr. Tabassum Pansare

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Abstract

Ativisha is Aconitum heterophyllum Wall ex Royale is a vital drug mentioned in Ayurveda. It has been mentioned in various formulations in the Classical texts of Ayurveda. It shows significant results in Diarrhoea. Deepan, Pachan karmas of Ativisha plays an important role in treating various diseases. It is a good tonic for gut health. Also it plays a major role to treat the paediatric patients. Such important drug in Ayurveda has been included in endangered species of Himalayan plants. We have tried to take a complete review of the drug and presenting through this article. This will help the researches to get all the information about the plants at a glance. The article include the information like references from Vedic period, Brihattrayi, Nighantus for Gana, Synonyms, Vernacular names, Therapeutic uses, etymological derivations, Rasapanchakas, Chemical Constituents, Taxonomical classification, Morphological characteristics, Conservation, Cultivation & Collection, A brief information about Abhav Pratinidhi Dravya i.e. Musta as Substitute for Ativisha And Pharmacological activities.

Keywords: Ativisha, Aconitum heterophyllum, pharmacological activities.