Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON AKARAKARBHA (SPILANTHUS ACMELLA): AN AYURVEDIC HERB WITH MULTIFACETED THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL

Dr. Umali Mali, Dr. Adithya Anil, Dr. Sreechand S. R., Dr Himanshu Binji, Dr. Akshay Kumar and *Dr. Laxmikant S. D.

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Abstract

Spilanthus acmella Murr., the botanical name for Akarakarbha, is a common medicinal plant in tribal and traditional Ayurvedic medicine. People have long used it to treat inflammatory conditions, dental conditions, and sexual insufficiency. It is well-known for its strong flavor and local anesthetic qualities. Many of its traditional claims have been confirmed by recent pharmacological studies, which have also identified new activities such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive understanding of Akarakarbha's medicinal value and research potential by gathering and discussing its ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological activity, and therapeutic applications.

Keywords: Akarkarbha, Ayurveda, Medicinal plant, antibacterial, analgesic, medicinal, pharmacological value.