A review on Shimbhi Dhanya Varga

Ayurveda is a science of life and deals with longevity of life. Acharya Charaka described “Swasthsya Swasthya Rakshanam Aturasya Vikara Prashamanam”. Prevention and curative of disease is an aim of Ayurveda. In prevention context Acharyas mentioned, to maintain optimal state of health one has to attain Trayopasthambha, Such as Ahara, Nidra, Brahmacharya. Every Ayurveda treatment bring attention towards balancing of these three. Shimbhidhanyavarga such as Mudga, Masha, Rajamasha, Kulaththa, Makusta, Chanaka, Masura, Tila, Shimbhi etc. are also known as Vaidala (dicotyledon) comes under Aharavarga. Brihatrayi and Nighantukaras mentioned this Varga and its Gunakarma. Here this article is an attempt to compile the Nirukti, Paryayas, Gunakarma and nutritive value and morphology, Vishishta Yoga of drugs which are mentioned in Shimbhidhanya Varga

A Bird View on Miraculous Drug Hamsapadi (Adiantum Lunulatum Burm.)

Background: In today's world, Ayurvedic science has reached global recognition. People widely embrace this life science, and the use of herbal medicines for disease prevention and treatment has been practiced for many years. Hamsapadi, a terrestrial herb scientifically identified as Adiantum lunulatumBurm, is commonly found in tropical areas, thriving in moist locations or along water sourses with low sunlight exposure. It is rarely found as a lithophyte.Aims and Objectives: This review seeks to present the traditional, concise, and in-depth understanding of the drug Hamsapadi (Adiantum lunulatum Burm.).Materials and Methods: The available literature on Hamsapadi comes from original Ayurvedic scriptures, classical Ayurvedic texts from different periods, and scientific databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, etc.Results and Conclusion: The goal of this paper is to understand the biological and pharmacological activities and effects of this herb by compiling the work of Indian medicine in conjunction with contemporary research