Abstract

PIPPALI (KRISHNA) AS A RASAYANA

Dr. Sonali Sunil Mahajan* and Dr. Vaishali H. Wankhade

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Abstract

Pippali contains many phytochemicals, including alkaloids as important secondary metabolites (piperine and piperlongumine), flavonoids, essential oils, and steroids. Piperine has been documented to have several pharmacological functions such as antidepressive, antiepileptic anti inflammatory, anti oxidant and anti convulsant properties. Based on the many effects of piperine on the nervous system, its neuroprotective effect has also been studied. Piperine increases the cell viability and restored mitochondrial functioning. It also shows neuroprotective effects in Parkinson’s disease.

Keywords: Piperine, antidepressive, antiepileptic, anticonvulsant.