Abstract

LITERARY REVIEW ON ERANDA - RICINUS COMMUNIS LINN.

Anoosha Adiga* and Pradeep

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Abstract

Ayurveda, Indian system of medicine mainly aims at maintenance of health and prevention of the disease. Dravyaguna is a unique branch in it which mainly deals with different types of herbal drugs with its applications in different conditions. Eranda (Ricinus communis Linn.) commonly called as Haraluberu in kannada is one such widely grown and used shrub in Vatavyadhis. The root is considered as best Vrishya (Aphrodisiac) and vatahara dravya. Ricinus communis Linn. is considered as the source for Eranda where root, seed and the leaves are the useful parts. The present work tries to compile various references for Eranda from classical texts and other online sources and its maximum utilization in different pathological conditions.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Dravyaguna, Eranda, Ricinus, Haraluberu.