Abstract

REVIEW ARTICLE ON CROTON TIGILIM (UPVISHA) IN AGAD TANTRA

Dr. Kritica Sharma*, Dr. Ritu Kapoor and Dr. Manoj Adlakha

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Abstract

The term "Upavisha" refers to substances that are somewhat less strong than visha yet have similar properties. One of the upavishas and a well-known plant in the Indian system of medicine is called Jaypal (Croton tiglium), which is used as a component in a variety of formulations. Ayurvedic treatments have long employed the herb known as jaypal (Croton tiglium). According to ayurveda it treats udara, shoola, kandu, kushtha, raktvikara, pleeha, ashmaree, and krumi. Crotin, a toxalbumin that is an irritant and vesicant, is the active ingredient in croton tiglium. Jamalgota, also known as Purging Croton, is the most potent laxative and has a stimulating effect on bowel movement. If you have severe constipation, your doctor may prescribe a strong stimulant laxative. However, you should check for other possible reasons, particularly bowel blockage (also known as intestinal obstruction). This review article includes overall information about the plant jaypal, This review article deals with vernacular names, synonyms, classification, ayurvedic properties with pharmacological action of Jaypal, chemical constituents, Toxicological aspect, treatment medicolegal aspects in both Ayurveda and Modern toxicology.

Keywords: Upavisha, jaypal, purging croton.