A REVIEW OF AMLAVETAS (HIPPOPHAE SALICIFOLIA D. DON) WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ITS CONTROVERSIAL IDENTITY
Dr. Priyal Patel*, Prof. Rashmi Srivastava, Dr. Udit Verma
ABSTRACT
People have been using traditional medicine since ancient times and Ayurveda is a part of the conventional medical system. Medicinal plants are used in Dravyabhuta chikitsa, which plays an important role in treating diseased ones. However, due to certain reasons, controversies regarding the identification of medicinal plants started. These controversies in identification directly affect treatment outcomes. Amlavetas is one of the most controversial plants whose botanical source is considered to be different in different regions. The medicinal properties of Amlavetas are described in Samhitas and Nighantus. The morphological property of Amlavetas is also described in Nighantu, which helps to conclude the botanical source. Amlavetas contain important phytochemicals that impart good pharmacological qualities and resolve diseased conditions. The conclusion over the controversial identity of Amlavetas will be helpful in future research and also for treatment purposes.
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