Open AccessReview on Pharmacological Activity of Dioscorea floribunda
Author(s) -
Atul Shankarrao Bhujbal,
Shrikrishna Baokar,
Kavita Mane,
Gauri Patil,
R. N. Patil,
Prabhat Jain,
Adityanath Pandey
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44b32665
Subject(s) - traditional medicine , aphrodisiac , medicinal herbs , herb , antimicrobial , diosgenin , dioscorea , ayurvedic medicine , medicine , biology , alternative medicine , genetics , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology
The medicinal herb Dioscorea floribunda (Linn.) is very significant. Varahikanda's medicinal properties are quite important. It is used to treat various diseases in Ayurvedic literature. Here is a summary of studies on the antiquity and ayurvedic qualities of varahikanda, i.e. Dioscorea floribunda. Varahikanda has a variety of pharmacological characteristics, according to the research. Jeevaneeya, Rasayana, Balya, Krumighna, Pramehaghna, Kushtaghna, Vrushya, Nadivrun, Visarpa, Udarshool, Raktapitta are all Ayurvedic terms. It has antimicrobial action, wound healing activity, antihyperglycemic activity, dyslipidemic activity, anticancer activity, immunomodulatory activity, antioxidant activity, antiinflammatory and analgesic activity, antihelmintic activity, and aphrodisiac activity, according to contemporary research.