VIDARIKANDA (PUERARIA TUBEROSE LINN.): A REVIEW FROM BRUHATRAYI AND NIGHANTU

Abstract

Vidarikanda is the one of the most essential drug which has been broadly described in all the Ayurveda classics. It is usually known as Indian kudzu which is a perennial climber with woody tuberculated stem with large tuberous roots. Generally all the Nighantus have mentioned its different properties. It is used in variety of Formulations mentioned in Ayurvedic Samhita for treatment of diseases. There are so many researches done on Vidarikanda and its property. Aims and Objectives: This paper attempts to elaborate, evaluate and discuss the medicinal property, therapeutic effects of Vidarikanda in various diseases. Material and Method: The text book of Ayurveda, its commentaries and text book of modern medicine along with various clinical studies published in index journal have been reviewed thoroughly. Conclusion: Vidarikanda has Madhura Rasa, Shita Virya and Guru, Snigdha Guna and it pacifies Vata, Pitta and Rakta Dosha and having Brihani, Vrushya, Jivniya, Rasayana, Stanya, Shukrala, Balya brimhaniya properties mentioned in Ayurvedic text due to these excellent properties its field of use is highly amplified for cure of diseases. Its formulations are highly used in Jvara, Raktapitta, Rajayakshma, Apasmara, Kshatksina, Kasa, Vatavyadhi, Vatarakta, Klaibya and many other diseases.