THERAPEUTIC IMPORTANCE OF HUHURA PITA (GYNANDROPSIS GYNANDRA) W.S.R. TO ROLE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OTALGIA
Abstract
Gynandropsis gynandra commonly known as Pandharitilvan, it used as counter-irritant, helps to cure headache and otalgia. The major chemical constituents of plant are terpenes, sterols, fatty acids, β-carotene, flavonoids, alkaloids and glycosides, etc. As per Ayurveda literatures this plant uses for treating Gulma, Asthila, Krmiroga, Kandu and Karnaroga. The utilization of plant in Karnaroga (Ear diseases) is very important since it play important therapeutic role in case of otalgia. The leaves are used as rubefacient, helps to treat various types of painful conditions like neuralgia, rheumatism and otalgia, etc. The leaves are rubbed on the affected parts to relives pain and stiffness. The Shoolghni and Vatahara properties of plant contributed towards the management of otalgia/ ear pain. The plant also acts as appetizer and cardiac tonic. The Vata and Kapha hara properties of plant impart health benefits in many diseases related to the Vata and Kapha vitiation.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Gynandropsis gynandra, HuhuraPita, Otalgia.
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