IJRAP International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy 2277-4343 Moksha Publishing House 10.7897/2277-4343.17129 PUSHKARAMOOLA: A REVIEW-BASED APPROACH TO RESOLVING DIVERGENT VIEWS Angel Grace Chacko Arun Pratap * Sandhu G. Joseph Aparna Chandran 11 -0001 168 173 Pushkaramoola, a controversial herb, that has been widely mentioned in the classics for respiratory disorders such as Swasa, Kasa and Parshvashula. The botanical identity of Pushkaramoola has been a subject of debate largely due to its name being used as a synonym for multiple plants species in classical texts and unavailability of the raw material. This article explores the historical context and therapeutic properties of Pushkaramoola and critically reviews several plants proposed as its botanical source, including Nelumbo nucifera, Iris germanica, Costus speciosus, Coffea travencorensis and Inula racemosa. This article also discusses commonly used the substitutes such as Saussurea lappa and Ricinus communis. Based on the comparative morphological and phytochemical properties, Inula racemosa emerges as most widely accepted botanical identification. Inula racemosa Pushkaramoola Sandhigdha Dravya