COMPREHENSIVE LITERARY REVIEW ON SIRISA – ALBIZZIA LEBBECK BENTH

Dr. Nisarga K. S.*, Dr. Prajwal C. R. and Dr. Pradeep

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is one of the Indian Systems of Medicine, wherein the concepts of ‘holism’ are logically and intelligently used to understand the wellness and illness of living organisms. Medicinal plants are the treasure of our earth and it depends on how we utilise them. Dravyaguna is an integral part of Ayurveda, which deals comprehensively about rasapanchaka of herbs and their varied application in different conditions. Sirisa (Albizzia lebbeck Benth.) commonly called as Bagemara in Kannada is one such tree commonly used in Visha vikaras. It is the considered as the best Vishagna dravya. Bark, Leaf, Flower and Seeds are the useful parts. The present work aims to compile various references on Sirisa from classical texts and online sources, highlighting its extensive use in treating a range of pathological conditions

Keywords: Ayurveda, Dravyaguna, Sirisa, Albizzia lebbeck Benth, Bagemara, Vishagna.