Article: A REVIEW ON HEMIDESMUS INDICUS (L.) R.BR. (SARIVA): VALIDATION OF AYURVEDIC PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES THROUGH EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL STUDIES

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.15394

Pages: 175-181

Author: Priyanka Kumari *, Mishra Hari Shanker, Agarwal Ajay

Abstract: Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus (L.) R.Br.), commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla is a well-known drug of ayurvedic Materia medica. Acharya charaka has included this plant in agraya prakarana (best among their class drugs) which signifies its role in various digestive and blood diseases. Sariva is reputed for its, deepana (appetizing) and raktashodaka (blood purifying), dahaprasamana (alleviates burning sensations) properties. Traditionally used for curing ailments like stomach pain, fever, venereal diseases like syphilis, upadansha, skin disease, diarrhoea, diabetes, rheumatism and as well-known blood purifier. It has been demonstrated to possess various pharmacological properties like anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, antioxidant, anti-venom, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-leprotic, wound healing activity. Present paper is an attempt towards validation of therapeutic potential of the drug through animal studies and clinical studies.

Keyword: Sariva, Anantmool, Indian Sarsaparilla, Ayurvedic Medicine, Pharmacological properties.