A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON PRISHNIPARNI -DESMODIUMGANGETICUM (LINN.) DC.
Abstract
Prishniparni is a significant and well-known drug expoundly discussed in the Ayurvedic classics. The illustration and description of the drug commences from the Vedic period itself. Various therapeutic potential and uses of the drug is described in Charaka Samhita, Susrutha Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya and Chikitsa Manjari. In the Ashtanga hridaya it is described as one among the amshumatidwaya and as an ingredient of the group of dashamoola. The drug Prishniparni is extensively described along with its synonyms, properties and uses in various Nighantus. The plant is botanically identified to be Desmodiumgangeticum (Linn.) DC. belonging to the family Fabaceae, which is an erect diffusely branched under shrub or herb. It has poorly developed main root and prominent lateral roots. In Kerala Desmodiumgangeticum (Linn.) DC. is Prishniparniand is commonly known as orila. The plant is a rich source of alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids and glycosides. The plant is known to exhibit anti-oxidant, cardioprotective, anti-hypertrophic, anti-ulcer, hepatoprotective, anti-amnesic, wound healing and, anti-inflammatory activities.
Key words: Prishniparni, Desmodiumgangeticum (Linn.) DC., Ayurvedic classics Pharmacological activity.
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