Open AccessA Clinico-analytical study on seed of Wrightia antidysenterica Linn. as a therapeutic emetic agent (Vamaka Yoga) in the management of psoriasis
Author(s) -
Nirupam Bhattacharyya,
Muralidhar P Pujar,
Ashutosh Chaturvedi,
M Ashvini Kumar,
B A Lohith,
K N Sunil Kumar
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pharmacognosy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4836
pISSN - 0974-8490
DOI - 10.4103/0974-8490.178641
Subject(s) - psoriasis , medicine , vomiting , itching , dermatology , nausea , traditional medicine , surgery
Wrightia antidysenterica Linn. (WA) is male variety Kutaja stated to be potent therapeutic emetic agent in skin disorders. Expulsion of doshas through oral route is termed as Vamana Karma (VK) (therapeutic emesis). However, so far, its utility for Vamana is not explored in detail, therefore there is a need to revalidate the utility of WA for Vamana. Hence, the above study was conducted to ascertain the efficacy as a therapeutic emetic agent (vamaka yoga) in the management of psoriasis along with quality control and standardization of this herb.