Abstract

THE ROLE OF “EULOPHIA NUDA” IN MANAGING COUGH ASSOCIATED WITH RESPIRATORY INFECTION

*Dr. Rahane Rahul Kumar D., Khodade Gayatri S., Palange Sanika B., Salve Rohan G., Devkate Dipali S., Varpe Amruta M., Kardile Pratiksha P.

ABSTRACT

nuda is a medicinal orchid widely found in India and traditionally used in herbal Eulophia medicine for treating various health conditions such as inflammation, wounds, and general weakness. This research focuses on studying the phytochemical composition, pharmacological activities, and therapeutic potential of the plant. The plant, especially its tubers, contains important bioactive compounds like alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds, which are responsible for its medicinal properties. Various studies suggest that Eulophia nuda shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing activities.Plants, animals and minerals are used in medicines by man since prehistoric times. The plants belonging to family Orchidaceae are known to have various medicinal values. They are considered to be a herbal aphrodisiac and to have therapeutic values, ranging from aiding digestion and preventing headaches to counteracting poisons and bites. As Orchidaceae members have short life span and flowers perish soon, it is all the more difficult to confirm the identity of the plant. This may be one of the reasons for plant drugs to get adulterated. Eulophia nuda Lindl is said to have aphrodisiac properties and is used as substitute to actual ‘salampanja’ – Orchis latifolia due to unavailability of later drug in plains.

Keywords: Eulophia nuda, Ethnobotany, Natural product, Ayurvedic uses, Orchidaceae, Physiochemical Test, Ehanomedicinal uses, Herbal formulation.