Abstract

Dr. Gopal M. Jadhav*, Dr. Surekha J. Dewaikar and Dr. Soudamini Choudhari

ABSTRACT

Introduction: In Ayurved texts krumi word used for micro or macro organisms, parasites and germs present inside or outer surface of animal or human body and probably which can be seen by naked eyes. Those microorganisms which cannot be seen by eyes are considered as Jantu or Rakshas. These are responsible for development of certain diseases. Krumi can be cured with various therapeutic methods of Ayurveda like extraction and use of germicidal drugs. Procedures like vaman, virechan can be used to remove worms from gut. Many krumighna drugs described in the texts claim to have germicidal / antimicrobial activities. Majority of the diseases are treated by ayurved therapy on the basis of concept of dosh balancing system. Hence microbiology and antimicrobial therapy is not widely considered in Ayurveda therapy. Antimicrobial drugs described in ancient texts seen beneficial in certain infective clinical conditions depend upon dosha system. There must be some relation between concept of dosha and microbiological entities. Such studies of ayurved herbs are essential which will establish a new milestone in their antimicrobial properties. Objectives: Literary research of major krumighna ayurved herbs and their antimicrobial properties in view of their practical implementation in general health system. Material and Methods: Literature review has been done from bhavprakash nighantu,Indian material medica ancient, various research journals and data interpretation done. Observations, Conclusion, Result will be presented in full paper.