Abstract

STUDY OF KRIMIGHNA KARMA OF NADIHINGU (GARDENIA GUMMIFRA) WITH REFERENCE TO ITS ANTIHELMINTIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, INSECTICIDAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES; A REVIEW

Dr. Shardul Pathak*

Abstract

Nadihingu (Gardenia gummifera) is a plant that possesses various medicinal properties, including its use as a carminative, anthelmintic, diaphoretic, and analgesic agent. Although the Krumighna karma of Nadihingu is not directly mentioned in Classical texts, it has been used in Folklore as an antihelmintic and is also mentioned as such in various medicinal plant books, along with other uses of Nadihingu. Regarding Krumi, The comparison of krumi to helminths and other visible and microorganisms, such as viruses and bacteria, can be substantiated from the symptoms of type of krumi. A Krumighna dravya acts against any of these disease-causing organisms. This review focuses on exploring the Krumighna karma of Nadihingu (Gardenia gummifera) with reference to its related pharmacological activities, such as antihelmintic, antimicrobial, insecticidal, and antibacterial activities.

Keywords: Nadihingu, Gardenia gummifera, Antihelmintic activity, Antimicrobial Activity, Insecticidal Activity, Antibacterial activity.