| Literature DB >> 22557622 |
P Pushpangadan1, S Rajasekharan, P K Ratheshkumar, C R Jawahar, V V Nair, N Lakshmi, L S Amma.
Abstract
'Arogyappacha' (Trichopus zeylanicus) found endemic to Agastyar hills of Kerala is used by the local 'kani' tribe as a health food for getting instant stamina, ever green health and vitality. The tonic effect of this plants is comparable to that of the famous health food/drug 'Ginseng'. A critical survey of the Ayurveda classics, suggests that the 'Arogyappacha' may be the divine 'Varahi'described by sushruta. Chemical and Pharmacological evaluation of the plant have been initiated.Entities:
Year: 1988 PMID: 22557622 PMCID: PMC3331343
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anc Sci Life ISSN: 0257-7941