A Review on The Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of The Ayurvedic Drug Vayugulika

Abstract

Plants are very useful source of various bioactive compounds which have direct or indirect use in the treatment of various human ailments from the time immemorial, human civilization have been exploring and using various plants and plant products to cure the deadly diseases. Vayugulika is a medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda practice. It is used in treating indigestion, anorexia, hicup. Cold, cough, rhinitis, asthma and bronchitis Colic abdominal pain. Sprain, convulsions, epilepsy and nerve disorders. It is used as adjuvant along with other Ayurvedic medicines in wide variety of diseases. The phytomedicines are safe and environmental friendly. Infact many indigenous and local communities are immense reservoirs of traditional knowledge that can benefit biotechnology, agriculture, pharmaceutical development and health care. The present study intends to provide an overview of the phytochemical constituents present in the Ayurvedic medicine Vayugulika with special emphasis on their pharmacological action.