VYAGHRI HARITAKI AVALEHA- DRUG REVIEW

Swabi*, Deepshikha and Garg G. P.

ABSTRACT

Upper respiratory tract infection is the most common illness in children. Long standing or untreated URTI turns into LRTI leads to serious complications which may affect immunity or may hamper the growth and development of child. Upper respiratory tract infections can be correlated with Pratishyaya in Ayurveda. Vyaghari Haritaki Avaleha is described in Bhaishajya Ratnavali in the chapter named “Kasa Roga Adhyaya” indicated in Peenasa (Rhinitis), Swasa (Bronchial Asthma), Yakshma (Pulmonary T.B.), Kasa (Cough) and also has Rasayana (Rejuvination) effect. This article reviews properties of various ingredients of Vyaghari Haritaki Avaleha and its probable mode of action based on previous in- vivo and in- vitro studies.

Keywords: Vyaghari Haritaki Avaleha, Pratishyaya, Peenasa, Kasa, Rasayana, URTI.