A Review and Therapeutic Potentialities of Picchilataru - Persea Macrantha (Nees) Kosterm. - A Medicinal Plant
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Introduction: Ayurveda opines everything in the universe is medicinal, emphasizes on utility of local flora in treatment. This led to introduction of several new drugs into Ayurveda materia medica. Persea macrantha (Nees) Kosterm belonging to the family Lauraceae, is endemic to Western Ghats. The leaf as well as bark are used extensively by folklore practitioners in treating various ailments such as rheumatism, asthma, ulcer, bruise, mental upset, fractures, swellings, weakness and debility. The references about this drug are not given in samhita or nighantus of Ayurveda and not considered as a controversial source plant for any of the drug. Methodology: The historical review was carried out by collecting the relevant material from Vedas, Samhitas, and Nighantus and also the information about the mentioning of the drug in recent day are reviewed from relevant textbooks, journals. Results: The drug is not considered as a source for any of the drug mentioned in Samhita or Nighantus. Newly coined Sanskrit name was Picchilataru and various therapeutic applications are mentioned in detail in various ethnomedico-botanical surveys which are published. Conclusion: The leaf and bark of Persea macrantha (Nees) Kosterm are highly medicinal. It can be easily cultivated, simple, safe, costeffective and potent medicine in treating rheumatism, fracture, asthma and ulcer
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Prabhu Niranjan, Padigar Shrikanth, Sagri Ravikrishna
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