Abstract

YASHTIMADHU, A REVIEW WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO VISHA CHIKITSA

Dr. Koushik Rajendra Joshi* and Dr. Yadunath C. Waykole

ABSTRACT

Behind the every successful single or formulated drug (elements) there is backbone of huge theoretical knowledge of that particular element. In Ayurveda it is classically stated by Pramanas, Abhyas (Practicing) and by many methods that are used in ancient era for the transformation of knowledge from one generation to next generation. There are numerous drugs or the formulations described in Ayurveda which are used in various types of poisoning such as Fulminant, acute and chronic. Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra. Linn) widely used medicinal plant, has a VISHGHNA (anti-poisonous) property in it. Purpose of choosing this drug is that, it is easily available, widely used, it is very useful in specific health conditions. Hence, aim of this review study is to explore an anti-poisonous activity and various AGAD formulations of Yashtimadhu.

Keywords: Yashtimadhu, Dosage form, Ayurveda, Agad tantra, Visha.