Khadira (Acacia catechu Wild, family: Fabaceae and subfamily: Mimosoideae), is considered as one of the most potent medicine used for various skin diseases in Ayurveda. It is widely used herb in Indian traditional system of medicine. The sample of Acacia catechu (Wild.) bark (Khadira Tvaka) collected from market. The diagnostic characters of bark of this plant include astringent and bitterin taste, odourless, light brown or brownin colour, Tracheid, Fiber, Calcium oxalate crystals and Starch grains. Physicochemical studies revealed moisture content (2.88%), pH value (5.6), alcohol (3.00%) and water soluble extractive value (3.09%), total ash (1.24%), acid insoluble (0.34%) and water soluble ash (0.89%). Preliminary analysis of various functional groups revealed the presence of carbohydrate, alkaloids, amino acids, protein, saponin, phenolic compound, tannins and Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) etc. The information generated by this particular study will provide relevant Pharmacognostical and physicochemical data needed for proper identification, authentication, purity, safety and efficacy of the drug.

Atibala (Abutilon indicum Linn.) Sweet belonging to Family Malvaceae is very important plant since long in traditional medicine of India and grows in waste places. The drug is attributed Balya Kantivardhaka, Grahi, Ojovardhaka, Brinhana, Krimighna, Dahahara, Vatahara, Rasayana, Mutrajanana, Mridurechana, Vajikara, Kasahara and Vedanahara properties in different Ayurvedic classical texts. Pharmacognostical and phytochemical studies are essential for proper identification and authentication of the drug. Various methods including microscopy, physiochemical contents and phytochemical estimation along with quantitative analysis were conducted to evaluate Pharmacognostical, physiochemical and preliminary phytochemical standards of Atibala (Abutilon indicum (Linn.) Sweet roots. These studies can be helpful to define diagnostic features for identification and standardization of both intact and powdered drug. The organoleptic examination of the intact and powdered materials of roots of Atibala revealed light brown color, odourless odour and astringent and bitter taste. After analysing result of present study, we found presence of carbohydrates, tannins, protein, alkaloid, saponin, amino acids and phenolic compounds in both alcoholic and aqueous extract. Present study will be helpful in ensuring efficacy of the drug, safety, purity and about adulteration of drug.

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Background: Sida cordifolia (Linn.) commonly known as Bala, belonging to a family malvaceae is a very important medicinal plant since long in a traditional remedy of India. The drug is given many vernacular names i.e. Kharethi in Hindi, Baladana in Gujarati and Chikana in Malayalam etc. Medicinal plant Bala review is very helpful to achieve Ayurveda literature. Data Source: The information has been collected from many research articles, Vedas, Samhitas and Nighanus and internet sources etc. to the concept of medicinal uses of Bala. Conclusion: Bala in different Vedas and Samhitas we find it’s different to indicate Vishaghna, Brihmana, Kantikarka, Grahi, Vrishya, Ojhovardhaka, Balya, Rasayan properties and in all Nighantus its Madhura Rasa, Snigdha Guna, Shita Virya, Madhura Vipaka have been mentioned excluding Raja Nighantu which have not indication its Guna and Virya. Various types of Bala are clear by Samahitas and Nighantus under groups of Baladvaya, Balatraya, Balachatushtaya and Balapanchaya. The review displays that Bala is used in many disorders like Vatarakta, Jwara, Vyanga, Vata-Vyadhi and Nilika etc. in Samhitas it is used in different forms of drug i.e. Basti, Peya, Shaka, Yavagu, Ghrita, Taila, Pralepa, Kashaya, Sweda and Lepa etc. and many synonyms are presents various Nighantus. This study review highlights its description in Vedas, Samhitas and Nighantus.

Introduction: Yogais an ancient Indian way of life and it includes changes in mental attitude, diet, practice of specific technique such as Yogasana, Pranayamaand meditation to attain the highest level of consciousness. Yogic procedures are very helpful to manage diabetesand cardiovascular diseases. Methods: The information has been collected from many research articles which are available on authentic research journals and Ayurveda classical texts. Conclusion: Yogic postures stimulates the pancreas, increasing the blood and oxygen supply that works on pancreatic cells and rejuvenate the beta cells which are responsible for reducing blood sugar level in diabetic patients. Pranayamaand meditation techniques are beneficial to decrease physiological manifestation of stress by reducing heart rate, blood pressure. Thus, yogic procedures have important role to manage diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.