ANTIMICROBIAL STUDY OF SHOREA ROBUSTA (SHALA) W.S.R. ABOUT KRIMIGHNA PROPERTY IN KSHARA SUTRA & OTHER MEDICINAL PREPARATION

Ayurveda is a complete self being system, which dominantly stresses on living a good and healthy life style that does not have any imbalance in the harmony and system of the body.Since the time immemorial the society relay on plants not only for dietic purpose but also for medicinal purpose. Also in the present scenario human being relay in 75 percent of herbal remedies. Lots of description regarding plants available from the Vedic eras to Nighantu period.As single plants having ability to cure multiple diseases that mentioned in our classcal Ayurvedic texts now need to be scientifically authentication in order to make the society believe that what had ever been written by our Acharyas are right.    To establish the same above said by taking a scientific study of Shorea robusta in order to establish its antimicrobial activity with the clue that mentioned in different classical texts.Out of three solvent used for preparation of resin (Methanol, Ethanol and Toluene), methanol extraction showed highest response in term of sensitivity (high zone inhibition), while the least sensitivity was observed with toluene extract.       Â

Pages 35 -40 Ayurpharm -International Journal of Ayurveda and Allied Sciences 35 Review Article Medicinal therapies in Veda

Abstract Veda are one of the most ancient literatures of the world and the area of literature of Veda is very vast. There are four Veda viz. Ṛg veda, Yajur veda, Sama veda and Atharva veda. In Veda detailed description of disease, drug and therapies are also found. These are the foundation of our medical science and therefore Ayurveda is also considered an upa veda of Atharva veda. In vaidik period treatment is based on nature (prakṛti). Prakṛti include paṇca-mahabhuta along with plant based remedies and also minerals. The etiology of diseases considered based upon direct inspection as well as daiva prakopa (idiopathic). Hence yajna, mantra, mani etc. are also included in treatment of diseases. There were mainly two types of therapy. They are Aushadha therapy (based on drugs) and Natural therapy (treatment through panca tatva or any element of panca tatva). The article reviews all such information and suggests that this knowledge can be judiciously used to enrich the healing process through both drug and nature therapy