Review on Pharmacological Activity of Dioscorea floribunda
Atul Shankarrao Bhujbal, Shrikrishna Baokar, Kavita Mane, Gauri Patil, Rajendra Patil, Prabhat Jain, Adityanath Pandey
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 191–198 · Published 22 Sep 2021
10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44B32665Abstract
The medicinal herb Dioscorea floribunda (Linn.) is very significant. Varahikanda's medicinal properties are quite important. It is used to treat various diseases in Ayurvedic literature. Here is a summary of studies on the antiquity and ayurvedic qualities of varahikanda, i.e. Dioscorea floribunda. Varahikanda has a variety of pharmacological characteristics, according to the research. Jeevaneeya, Rasayana, Balya, Krumighna, Pramehaghna, Kushtaghna, Vrushya, Nadivrun, Visarpa, Udarshool, Raktapitta are all Ayurvedic terms. It has antimicrobial action, wound healing activity, antihyperglycemic activity, dyslipidemic activity, anticancer activity, immunomodulatory activity, antioxidant activity, antiinflammatory and analgesic activity, antihelmintic activity, and aphrodisiac activity, according to contemporary research.
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