Abstract

Dr. Ravindra Reddy*, Dr. Shivasharanappa and Dr. Chandrashekar Kuppi

ABSTRACT

“Drug is any substance or product that is used or intended to be used to modify or explore physiological systems or pathological status for the benefit of the recipient”. Ayurveda describes four basic factors, which are most essential for advocating proper treatment. Among these four factors dravya (drug) comes next to bhishak that is the second important thing to treat the diseases. The drug review is very much essential in Ayurveda. Bhallataka is mentioned as a vishadravya in schedule E (1) of Drug and Cosmetic Act. Knowing the detail about the drug is very much essential and helps in the further study. From medical history one can know about recognition of the continuity of medical thoughts. It tells us about the conceptions of the past from which one can draw inferences for the present and future times. History of any drug gives insight into its, morphology, properties and therapeutic or dietary utility as conceived by various authors at different stages of the history.