Abstract

Dr. Dipal Patel* and Dr. Rekha Parmar

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda Acharyas have managed and cured physical as well as mental health related disorders when there was no other stream of medicine evolved. Ayurveda scholars from ancient times have invented and documented various medicinal herbs and their preparation and formulations to be used for the treatment. All Samhita Granths, Chikitsa Granths and Nighantus have quoted many such drugs with their specific uses and indications in particular diseases. Mandukparni is one such drug which has been quoted many times in ancient texts as well as in various Nighantus and then more research work was done regarding the medicinal properties of the plants in different ailments. The herb is indicated as Medhya and Rasayana primarily by nearly all Ayurvedic texts including Nighantus.[1] Mandukparni is named Centella asiatica in binomial system of nomenclature. Modern researches have also signified the use of this herb as a potent cognitive drug and having anti-oxidant properties. Alongside, the herb is indicated in many other diseases in ancient and modern texts. Mandukparni (Centella asiatica Linn.) is one of the best and commonly available herbs and can cultivate with less efforts. Hence, this Article is an attempt to show a analytical study of Mandukaparni leaves sample and to compare it with A.P.I.