Abstract

QUALITATIVE EVALUATION OF NAVA PIPPALI AND PURANAPIPPALI

Dr. Rajendra H. M.*

Abstract

Ayurveda, the ancient traditional system of medicine mentions various concepts, which is needed to explore and revalidate them through scientific parameters for better understanding and thereby extending its scope of utility. Among these, one of the concepts is mentioned in Sharangdhara Samhita which states that the drugs are to be used in Nava (fresh form) only except few drugs like Pippali (Piper longum Linn.) etc. should be used as Purana(old form). Hence there is necessary to revalidate the concept through scientific parameters by evaluating the Qualities of NavaPippali (Fresh form) and PuranaPippali (Old form). Evaluation of a drug ensures the identity of a drug and determines the quality and purity of drug.

Keywords: Nava pippali, PuranaPippali, Piper longum Linn.