Abstract

ROLE OF LAVANGA (SYZYGIUM AROMATICUM MERR.PERRY) IN GRAHANI ROGA

Dr. Greeshma K. V.* and Dr. Mohammed Faisal

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Abstract

Introduction: Grahani is an Ayurvedic term related to the seat of Agni(digestive fire), which helps in the digestion and metabolism of food. Grahani roga is a chronic disease vividly explained in classics which refers to the disease that occurs in Grahani due to vitiation of Agni. Mandagni causes improper digestion of ingested food, which leads to Ama dosha. This Ama dosha is the root cause of most of the diseases. It has pivotal importance in the pathogenesis of Grahani roga. Ayurveda has described various treatment modalities for the management of this disease such as use of Shamana aushadhis, Shodhana therapies, yoga etc. One such Shamana aushadhi is Lavanga which has a synonym as Grahanihara and is well-known for its Deepana and Pachana properties which works very well on Ama, the main cause of Mandagni vis-à-vis leading to Grahani. Lavanga is an evergreen small tree named as Syzygium aromaticum under the family Myrtaceae. Objective: To analyse the efficacy of Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum) in Grahani roga. Result and Discussion: An aromatic flower bud known as Lavanga because of its Kapha Chedana property. Grahani is a Tridoshaja Vyadhi having Lakshanas like Ajirna, Trishna, Avipaka, Chardi, Shoola, Aadhmana etc and Lavanga is also indicated in all this Vyadhis as it has Tridoshahara properties. Due to Katu and Tikta rasa it is Kapha Shamaka, because of Sheeta Virya it is Pitta Shamaka and because of its Snighdha properties it pacifies Vatadosha. According to its Chemical Constituents Lavanga mainly contains 15 to 20% Volatile oil in which 85-92% Eugenol is present. These components of Lavanga has gastro protective activity. Conclusion: Hence Lavanga can be considered effective in managing Grahani roga by the virtue of its Rasapanchaka.

Keywords: Ama, Grahani roga, Lavanga, Mandagni, Metabolism.