DETAILED REVIEW ON AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF VACHA (Acorus Calamus Linn.)

Authors

  • Athulya Ashokan Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala
  • Shincymol V.V Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala
  • P.Y Ansary Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala
  • Sara Moncy Ommen Government Ayurveda College, Kannur

Abstract

Vacha is a significant and well-known drug in the Ayurvedic classics. It is botanically identified as Acorus calamus Linn. and commonly known as sweet flag. Detailed description of the drug along with its immense therapeutic potential is available in Ayurvedic literature. Rhizome of the drug is therapeutically used and choorna (powder) is the commonly used dosage form. This literature review aims to explore Ayurvedic perspective of Vacha (Acorus calamus Linn.) and provide an insight into its therapeutic potential which can be a lead for future researches.

Key words: Vacha, Acorus calamus Linn.

Author Biographies

  • Athulya Ashokan, Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala

    Final year MD Scholar

    Department of Dravyagunavijnanam

    Government Ayurveda College

    Tripunithura, Ernakulam

    pin-680654

  • Shincymol V.V, Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala

    Associate Professor

    Department of Dravyagunavijnanam

    Government Ayurveda College

    Tripunithura, Ernakulam

    pin-680654

  • P.Y Ansary, Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala

    Head and Professor

    Department of Dravyagunavijnanam

    Govt Ayurveda College

    Tripunithura

  • Sara Moncy Ommen, Government Ayurveda College, Kannur

    Professor

    Department of Dravyagunavijnanam

    Government Ayurveda College

    Kannur

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