ROLE OF MADHUKA (GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA) IN PITTAJA VYADHIES DESCRIBED IN AGRAYA PRAKRAN

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explain the mechanism of action of Madhuka (Glycyrrhiza glabra) in the treatment of pittaja vyadhies. In agraya prakrana mulethi has been explained as a treatment of many diseases by Aacharya Charaka, most of which are pittaja vyadhies. Due to mridu and snigdha guna of Madhuka, it works where guna of pitta becomes Tikshna and Khara. In these condition madhuka diminishes Tikshna and Khara guna of pitta to their mridu and snigdha guna. So, in this study I will explain about role of madhuka in pittajaa vyadhies and how it acts from its rasa, guna, virya and vipaka on pittaja vyadhies on the basis of ayurvedic fundamentals.