Primitive Theraputic Bids of Medicinal Plant Rohitakatecomella Undulata (Sm.) Seem.: A Comprehensive Appraisal Based on Classical Ayurveda Texts

Abstract

The nature made world is graduallyeyeing towards plant based natural system of medicine like Ayurveda. The novel healing approach of Ayurveda founded on evidence based fundamental approaches are gaining interest of the scientific communities globally. There are various interesting therapies are in the ocean of Ayurveda, still looking for scientific exploration in order to serve the people worldwide. The plant Rohitaka botanically identified as Tecomellaundulata Sm. which is commonly distributed in drier part of North-West and western India, is such an example. The present review aimed to analyze the ancient therapeutic uses of Rohitaka mentioned in classical texts of Ayurveda and systematically categorized them in term of contemporary practices. The review suggests that in spite of various published study there are still scope of exploration different novel use of Rohitaka mentioned in classical Ayurveda texts. The present reviews may perform an optimistic role for Researcher, Physician and Industries. It may also provide the future leads and scope for drug development and product marketing.