Abstract

DETAILED REVIEW OF HARIDRA-THE GOLDEN MEDICINE OF AYURVEDA

Dr. Binita Debnath MD (Ayu)*

Abstract

India is a rich source by variety of flora both aromatic and medicinal plants. Among these herbs Haridra is one of the most extensively used drug in every Indian houses both in ritualistic and medicinal purpose. Haridra (Curcuma longa Linn.) is medicinal herb enlisted in the Dravyaguna. It is very commonly available drug with very high therapeutic uses. It has the properties of Tikta rasa, Ushna Veerya and Ruksha guna and indicated in Prameha, Kandu, Kustha, Krimi, Pinasa etc. The aim of the study is to collect and evaluate the information on haridra mentined in different ayurvedic texts Like Brihatrayee, Laghutrayee and Nighantus.

Keywords: Tikta rasa, Ushna Veerya and Ruksha guna and indicated in Prameha, Kandu, Kustha, Krimi, Pinasa etc.