Abstract:Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in modern society and there is increasing evidence to suggest that its incidence and severity are increasing. There is a high prevalence of usage of complementary medicine for asthma. Current estimates suggest that 300 million people worldwide suffer from Bronchial asthma. This disease is very well recognized since ancient times in Unani system of medicine. Various ancient Unani Scholars and Physicians have use different Arabic terms like Rabu (short inspiratio… Show more
“…Unani physicians have been treating asthma disease for thousands of years. It is known to help in cough and asthma and it gives strength to mucus membrane 27 . The essential oil of Pistacia integerrima (EOPI) contains tetracyclic triterpenoids and can be effective in an animal model in bronchial asthma for acute and chronic inflammatory conditions.…”
Karkatshringi (Pistacia integerrima) is an essential Ayurvedic medicinal plant belonging to the family Anacardiaceae. The plant originated in India and grows in the ranges of the north-western Himalayas. It is distributed over China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nepal. The flowers of this plant is small and red, fruits are shiny and brown. Galls are hollow, horn-shaped, bitter and used for medicinal purposes. Gall powder is most commonly used in diseases such as cough, diarrhoea, fever, etc. also effective against staphylococci, pseudomonas and Escherichia coli bacteria. The different parts of the plant contain amino acids, sterols, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and saponin. In Pistacia integerrima, the volatile chemical constituents are extracted by hydro distillation or liquid-liquid extraction. Pistacia integerrimais associated with fungi which causes rust and blight diseases. Traditionally it is used for rheumatic pain, analgesic, and antipyretic effects. Karkatshringi is an important ingredient of Ayurvedic formulations like Chavyanprash, Dashmularista and Shringyadi Churna. Galls are used in the treatment of diarrhoea. Diabetic patients also use it. Essential oil of Pistacia integerrima was used for in-vitro studies like antioxidant activity, angiogenesis, and mast cell degranulation. Karkatshringi studied for its various activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-convulsant, muscle relaxant, etc. This article includes detail information of Pistacia integerrima related to chemical constituents and pharmacological activities.
INTRODUCTION:As per Ayurveda, karkatshringi is the most important medicinal plant. The galls of Pistacia integerrima are typically used in the treatment of paediatric disease. According to Acharya Charaka, the plant consists of the Hikkanigrahan and Kasaharagana, which are explained in vatajKasa and Kapha 1 . As a moderate-sized, broadleaf tree, the karkatshringi can be found in Nepal, China, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the northwest& West Himalayas ranges 2 .
“…Unani physicians have been treating asthma disease for thousands of years. It is known to help in cough and asthma and it gives strength to mucus membrane 27 . The essential oil of Pistacia integerrima (EOPI) contains tetracyclic triterpenoids and can be effective in an animal model in bronchial asthma for acute and chronic inflammatory conditions.…”
Karkatshringi (Pistacia integerrima) is an essential Ayurvedic medicinal plant belonging to the family Anacardiaceae. The plant originated in India and grows in the ranges of the north-western Himalayas. It is distributed over China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nepal. The flowers of this plant is small and red, fruits are shiny and brown. Galls are hollow, horn-shaped, bitter and used for medicinal purposes. Gall powder is most commonly used in diseases such as cough, diarrhoea, fever, etc. also effective against staphylococci, pseudomonas and Escherichia coli bacteria. The different parts of the plant contain amino acids, sterols, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and saponin. In Pistacia integerrima, the volatile chemical constituents are extracted by hydro distillation or liquid-liquid extraction. Pistacia integerrimais associated with fungi which causes rust and blight diseases. Traditionally it is used for rheumatic pain, analgesic, and antipyretic effects. Karkatshringi is an important ingredient of Ayurvedic formulations like Chavyanprash, Dashmularista and Shringyadi Churna. Galls are used in the treatment of diarrhoea. Diabetic patients also use it. Essential oil of Pistacia integerrima was used for in-vitro studies like antioxidant activity, angiogenesis, and mast cell degranulation. Karkatshringi studied for its various activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-convulsant, muscle relaxant, etc. This article includes detail information of Pistacia integerrima related to chemical constituents and pharmacological activities.
INTRODUCTION:As per Ayurveda, karkatshringi is the most important medicinal plant. The galls of Pistacia integerrima are typically used in the treatment of paediatric disease. According to Acharya Charaka, the plant consists of the Hikkanigrahan and Kasaharagana, which are explained in vatajKasa and Kapha 1 . As a moderate-sized, broadleaf tree, the karkatshringi can be found in Nepal, China, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the northwest& West Himalayas ranges 2 .
“…1 ) [ 19 , 23 ]. The formulations and indications of oxymel use in Unani Medicine in India share many similarities with PM and are considered comparable to PM [ [24] , [25] , [26] ]. Fig.…”
In this regard, Ayurveda separately addresses the health of children and infants under the heading Kaumarabhrthya. Ayurveda is a system of medicine that deals with managing health for a person of any age group. The various health aspects of childhood and adolescence are related to this branch of the study. Ayurveda recommended a variety of strategies for preserving children’s health, including immunization, purification therapies, and the use of Ayurvedic formulations. Ayurvedic pediatrics practice often uses the poly-herbal remedy Balchaturbhadra Churna to treat respiratory disorders, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It is a combination of four herbs that is Musta, Pippali, Karkatshringi, and Ativisha. Since the beginning of time, this combination has been used, first described in the Chakradatt Samhita. On the use of the drug species aconitum, many questions have been raised. However, all of the experimental trials showed that Balchaturbhadra Churna is safe for therapeutic usage even at doses far greater than those tested. It was noted that this formulation is still one of the most popular and frequently used medications for the treatment of pediatric disease. In addition, this formulation appears to stand out as a possible treatment option for SARS-CoV-2 infection. This emphasizes the necessity of reviewing and reevaluating the formulations in the context of the currently prevailing health system.
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